Sunderland AFC transfer news and rumours RECAP: Defender deal latest and contract talk updates
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The Black Cats have this week tied-down influential winger Aiden McGeady to a new one-year contract, while also allowing George Dobson to join League One rivals Charlton Athletic.
And the focus in the coming days and weeks will be on incomings, with Sunderland’s recruitment team keen to strengthen the squad after allowing seven senior players to depart following the conclusion of the 2020/21 season.
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Hide AdLee Johnson revealed last week that he has held a series of Zoom meetings with potential signings and the Wearsiders will soon help to get a deal over the line – although the club did secure six new recruits for their under-23 side on Thursday.
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Sunderland AFC transfer news and rumours RECAP: July 2
Key Events
- Sunderland kick-off their pre-season campaign at Spennymoor Town on Saturday afternoon (3pm kick-off)
- The Black Cats are still eyeing a first signing of the summer
- George Dobson was yesterday allowed to join Charlton Athletic
Owen Dale has spoken out on his future
Owen Dale says he is happy at Crewe Alexandra and is focusing solely on the Railwaymen - despite links with Sunderland.
The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a summer move away from Gresty Road, with a number of League One sides rumoured to be interested.
As well as the Black Cats, Portsmouth, Ipswich Town and Wycombe Wanderers have all been credited with an interest in the forward.
Dale has a year remaining on his contract with Crewe and manager David Artell has remained steadfast in his stance that the wide player will not be sold unless the club’s valuation – believed to be around £1million – is hit.
Artell has also stated his belief that any move to a fellow League One club would be a ‘sideways’ move for the player.
And Dale himself isn’t pushing for a move, and says he is happy in the North West.
Speaking to Crewe’s official website, he said: “It’s a compliment especially when people are saying there is some quite big teams interested, but I’m a Crewe player and I’ll continue to work hard and do the best I can for this team.
“I’m happy to be here and I am going to keep playing as hard as I can for this club.”