Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Lee Johnson press conference plus Aiden McGeady rumour quashed

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First, Lee Johnson’s side must negotiate Wednesday’s first leg against the Imps at the LNER Stadium, where the Black Cats won 4-0 earlier in the campaign.

Around 10,000 supporters will then attend the second leg at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, as the Wearsiders look to secure their place in the Wembley final on May 29.

Sunderland will also have to make several contract decisions over the next few weeks, with the majority of their squad set to become free agents.

With the summer transfer window set to reopen next month, talk of possible in and outgoings is starting to increase.

Johnson held his pre-match press conference earlier today ahead of the first game with Lincoln.

Here’s the latest SAFC news, analysis, rumours and more.

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Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP (May 18)

Key Events

Sunderland are preparing for the two legs of their play-off semi-final against Lincoln this week.
The first leg will take place at the LNER Stadium on Wednesday (6pm kick-off).
Lee Johnson held his pre-match press conference earlier today.
Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAthony has responded to reports they are interested in Aiden McGeady.

Mon, 17 May, 2021, 09:07 BST

Sunderland’s under-23 side could take a step towards promotion when they head to Stoke City on Monday evening.

The Black Cats’ second string – who currently play in the second tier of Premier League 2 – are in the end of season promotion play-offs and head to the Bet365 Stadium on Monday evening looking to take a step closer to the top tier.

You can read all the details HERE

Mon, 17 May, 2021, 07:49 BST

Max Power’s message

Max Power says handling the occasion will be key to Sunderland’s play-off hopes, and is confident that the experience in the Black Cats squad means they will be able to thrive, writes Phil Smith.

Sunderland travel to Lincoln City for the first leg of their semi final on Wednesday and Power says that they will be looking to try and establish a lead.

“For me it’s who plays the occasion the best,” he said.

“It’s a different scenario to what the league throws up.

“When you get into these games I don’t think it matters too much how you get. You get a bit of a chance to refresh, get on the training ground.

“They’re big occasions, you’d like to think with the experience we’ve got in the squad that we’ll be able to cope with it.

More transfer talk

With the summer transfer window set to reopen next month, new names are starting to be linked with Sunderland.

According to the Daily Record, the Black Cats are tracking Aberdeen midfielder Ross McCrorie and are willing to offer £800,000 for his signature.

It’s also been claimed that Aberdeen have made an offer for Sunderland-linked Rotherham defender Clark Robertson.

Mon, 17 May, 2021, 07:37 BSTUpdated 07:38 BST

McGeady rumour quashed

Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAthony has responded to a transfer rumour concerning Sunderland’s Aiden McGeady.

Alan Nixon of the Sun on Sunday had claimed that Darren Ferguson was ‘keen’ on the Sunderland man, whose contract is set to expire this summer.

MacAnthony replied on Twitter: “This is funniest one ive seen for years. No is the simple answer. Never even came up in multiple recruitment meetings due to club he is at, cost, age etc. Tell Nicko he has this one wrong.”