Sunderland transfer news: What Alex Neil said about potential signings, QPR and Sheffield Wednesday changes
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Neil made 11 changes as his side were beaten 2-0 at Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup in midweek, highlighting a lack of options in some positions.
Sunderland have made a promising start to their league campaign, though, after drawing 1-1 with Coventry before winning 3-2 at Bristol City.
Neil still wants to add four or five more players to his squad before the end of the transfer window.
Here’s what was said at the Academy of Light.
RECAP: Alex Neil press conference
Key Events
- Sunderland face QPR at the Stadium of Light on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
- Black Cats boss Alex Neil held his pre-match press conference at 9am today.
- Neil still wants to add four or five more players to his squad before the end of the transfer window.
Transfer latest
We’ll start with the latest on the transfer front.
Neil still wants to add four or five more players to his squad, with another striker one of the club’s top priorities.
Sunderland were close to agreeing a deal to re-sign Nathan Broadhead from Everton, yet the 24-year-old instead opted to sign for Championship rivals Wigan on loan.
The Black Cats are also looking to sign another left-sided defender as well as an additional holding midfielder as back up for captain Corry Evans.
Sunderland have just under three weeks to complete their transfer business before the end of the window on September 1.
