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Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Latest on potential TRIPLE swoop as forward rumours played down

Sunderland are preparing for a huge summer as they look to build a squad capable of achieving League One promotion.

By Joe Nicholson

Published 28th May 2021, 07:00 BST

Updated 28th May 2021, 14:54 BST

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It’s been a busy week on Wearside with seven players released – including the likes of Grant Leadbitter, Max Power and Chris Maguire.

The clearout came after the Black Cats were knocked out in the play-off semi-final by Lincoln City in from of 10,000 supporters at the Stadium of Light.

New deals have been offered to Denver Hume, Luke O’Nien, Aiden McGeady and Charlie Wyke, as supporters await further updates.

Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke is reportedly wanted by Ipswich Town. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke is reportedly wanted by Ipswich Town. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus publicly backed Lee Johnson earlier this week as the two look to press ahead with the transfer plans.

Here are the big stories from around the Stadium of Light and League One:

Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP (May 28)

Key Events

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has confirmed that head coach Lee Johnson will remain at the club
Four players have also been offered new deals at the Stadium of Light
The club published its retained list on Tuesday evening - including some big departures
Ipswich Town are reportedly eyeing Charlie Wyke, Josh Hawkes and Max Power

Thu, 27 May, 2021, 17:25 BST

The key factors that will determine Wyke, O’Nien, McGeady and Hume’s futures

Thu, 27 May, 2021, 17:20 BST

Classy message from Max Power

Thu, 27 May, 2021, 17:16 BSTUpdated 17:22 BST

A final reminder of the Sunderland AFC’s retained list

Offered new contracts:

Denver Hume Luke O’Nien Aiden McGeady Charlie Wyke

Released:

Callum McFadzean Chris Maguire Conor McLaughlin Grant Leadbitter Josh Scowen Max Power Remi Matthews

Sunderland League One Kyril Louis-Dreyfus