Sunderland news: Black Cats stance on free agents, Stoke City striker was eyed by Bundesliga club

Sunderland have adapted well to the step up to the Championship.

The Black Cats were promoted from League One last season via the play-offs.

They are currently 5th in the table after the opening 10 games.

Here is a look at the latest news from around the second tier...

Sunderland stance on free agent additions outlined

Sunderland Sunderland’s Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman has revealed the club are happy with their squad and aren’t looking to sign any free agents (SAFC Unfiltered).

Former QPR defender retires

Lee Wallace, who left QPR at the end of the last campaign, has retired from the game at the age of 35 (Daily Record).

Huddersfield Town close in on manager

Huddersfield Town are poised to re-appoint David Wagner as their new manager as they close in on Danny Schofield’s replacement (The Sun).

Chelsea wanted Sheffield United ace

Chelsea made an approach for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge before the transfer deadline in the last window but a move failed to materialise (Sheffield Star).

Sacked Cardiff City boss ready to return

Steve Morison, who was sacked by Cardiff City after their slow start to the season, is ready to return to the dugout as soon as possible (Sky Sports).

Burnley man attracted summer interest

Burnley goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell has revealed he attracted interest from other clubs over the summer after spending last term on loan at Sheffield Wednesday (Independent).

German giants eyed Stoke City new boy

Borussia Dortmund were interested in signing Manchester City striker Liam Delap in the last window. He ended up joining Stoke City on loan (The Sun).

Ex-Boro boss linked with return

Former Middlesbrough boss Jonathan Woodgate is a name that has been considered by Huddersfield Town (Alan Nixon on Patreon).