Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Former Cats ace poses Elliot Embleton question
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The Black Cats have announced that they face Spennymoor Town in their first pre-season fixture, as preparations for the 2021-22 season begin.
The clash will see Sunderland travel to the Brewery Field to face the National League North outfit on Saturday, July 3 at 3pm.
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Hide AdThe Black Cats are looking to build a squad capable of achieving League One promotion at the fourth time of asking after missing out on promotion to the Championship.
The EFL, however, remain fully committed to welcoming back all supporters to stadiums for the start of the 2021/22 season following Covid-19.
Here are the big stories from around the Stadium of Light and League One as Sunderland prepare for a huge summer:
Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP (June 7)
Key Events
- The Black Cats have announced that they face Spennymoor Town in their first pre-season fixture, as preparations for the 2021-22 season begin.
- The clash will see Sunderland travel to the Brewery Field to face the National League North outfit on Saturday, July 3 at 3pm.
- Grant Leadbitter has spoken exclusively to the Echo about his second spell with the Black Cats
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Pre-season details
Sunderland revealed their first pre-season opponents last week.
The Black Cats will face National League North side Spennymoor Town on Saturday, July 3 at 3pm as preparations for the 2021-22 season under Lee Johnson begin.
Sunderland have also stated that further details regarding pre-season friendlies will be released in due course.
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Wolves have reportedly given the green light for rising star Dion Sanderson to leave for good this summer
According to Football Insider, the Premier League outfit are prepared to let the 21-year-old leave Molineux
The defender impressed while out on loan at Sunderland last campaign but missed out on the play-offs with an injury.
Kevin Phillips on Eliot Embleton
Kevin Phillips has stated that Sunderland will be “fighting tooth and nail” to keep Elliot Embleton at the club this summer.
Phillips also added: “The other question is, does Embleton want to stay? I am sure Blackpool will be interested in signing him and he might be tempted to go and play in the Championship. I really hope they keep him though.” (Football Insider)
Grant Leadbitter exclusive: Sunderland favourite opens up on second spell, promotion hurt and what needs to happen next
After the full-time whistle Grant Leadbitter stood near the home dugout, on the turf where he has experienced just every emotion imaginable.
On this occasion, it was bitter disappointment and it was raw.
It still is.
Two weeks on the frustration and the hurt still dominates. There is an almost 30-year association with Sunderland to reflect on but for the most part, that will have to be for another time.