Sunderland AFC transfer news: Adam Le Fondre speaks out on interest as one-time England defender linked

Here, we take a look at the latest news from around Sunderland AFC – including some deal updates:

Adam Le Fondre speaks out on interest

Adam Le Fondre says it is ‘nice’ to be linked with a return to England, but insists his focus remains on his current club.

The experienced striker is reportedly on the radar of the Black Cats and League One rivals Portsmouth after a goal-laden spell in the A-League with Sydney FC.

And while flattered by the interest, Le Fondre is refusing to look too far into the future.

“It’s nice for people to show interest but right now I’m focused on the team … we have some big games coming up,” he said, speaking to the Daily Telegraph.

“As a striker I want to keep scoring. It would be nice to win the Golden Boot but if I had the choice I would rather win the grand final again.”

One-time England defender linked

Sunderland have been credited with an interest in defender Jon Flanagan.

The former Liverpool full-back was released by Rangers this summer, and Football Insider claim that Sunderland and Fleetwood are both eyeing a move for the free agent.

The Black Cats are in the market for defensive reinforcements this summer, with Phil Parkinson targeting five more additions before the transfer window closes.

Sunderland-linked Marcus Maddison hailed

It’s the transfer link that won’t go away, and while Marcus Maddison continues to be linked with Sunderland he is currently training and playing with non-league side Peterborough Sports.

And the non-league side were full of praise for how the County Durham native conducted himself.

Manager Jimmy Dean said: “It was a privilege to have Marcus with us.

“Anyway the lads enjoyed having him around. He was decent with them. He was very humble and some of the skills and tricks he displayed, particularly in training, were breathtaking.”

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