Sunderland AFC transfer news LIVE: Cats-linked defender sends clear message over summer move plus play-off latest
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The Black Cats will face Lincoln City over two legs for a place at Wembley, with the winners then taking on either Oxford United or Blackpool for a place in the Championship.
And while the focus will no doubt be on preparing for the first leg at Sincil Bank on May 19, transfer talk is continuing to circulate ahead of what looks set to be a busy summer window.
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Hide AdWith a host of players out of contract and a new owner at the helm, it will be a window to watch with intrigue – and there has already been a host of transfer rumours and gossip circulating around the Stadium of Light.
We’ll have the latest from the club throughout the day, plus reaction to yesterday’s draw with Northampton Town and a look towards the play-offs.
RECAP: Sunderland AFC transfer news (10 May)
Key Events
- Sunderland will face Lincoln City in the League One play-offs.
- The Black Cats will announce ticketing details on Tuesday ahead of the home leg on May 22.
- Lee Johnson’s side have been installed as favourites for promotion through the play-offs.
Sunderland have been made favourites for promotion
The Black Cats finished fourth during the regular season and will face Lincoln City in the semi-finals of the end of season tournament.
The first leg will take place at Sincil Bank on Wednesday, May 19 before the Imps visit Wearside three days later.
Blackpool will face Oxford United in the other tie, with the winners then facing-off at Wembley on May 30.
And ahead of the semi-finals kicking-off on May 18, Sky Bet have revealed their favourites to gain promotion.
Sunderland are the early favourites, with Blackpool next in line.
Oxford United are then third-favourites and along with Lincoln City are considered outsiders – despite the latter being in promotion contention for most of the season.
Here’s the latest odds ahead of the League One play-offs:
- Sunderland – 13 / 8
- Blackpool – 11 / 4
- Lincoln City – 10 / 3
- Oxford United – 10 / 3
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Well, it may have been an underwhelming end to the season - but Sunderland are in the League One play-offs.
Lincoln City are up next and are the only side standing between the Black Cats and a return to Wembley.
We’ll have all the build-up to that game, plus the latest from around the Stadium of Light, right here...