Charlie Wyke latest as Sunderland linked with THREE and ex-Black Cat hints at retirement - Ipswich Town and Portsmouth talk
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And there has been plenty of talk over the past few weeks ahead of Sunderland’s fourth straight season in League One.
Here, though, we take a look at the latest transfer gossip involving Sunderland and their League One rivals:
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Hide AdEmanuele Giaccherini, 36, has revealed that he believes his playing days are over. The former Sunderland midfielder said: “I will no longer play in Chievo. I haven’t decided 100 percent yet, but it may have been the last year of my career. I think so, I still have to think about ten days, but I could say goodbye to football.” (SkySport24)
Gillingham manager Steve Evans is hopeful of making ‘three or four’ signings by the end of the week. The Gills boss says he’s met up to 20 players this summer. (KentOnline)
Sunderland are close to securing a move for goalkeeper Jacob Carney. The Manchester United stopper is set to be available on a free transfer. (The Sun)
Charlie Wyke is set to reject Championship interest to join Celtic. Second-tier clubs Cardiff City Nottingham Forest and Millwall have also apparently held talks this summer. (Northern Echo)
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Hide AdWest Brom midfielder Rekeem Harper is set to leave the Baggies to join League One side Ipswich Town. (Express & Star)
Aberdeen and Sunderland-linked centre-back Clark Robertson is set to depart Championship outfit Rotherham United this month. However, Robertson is ‘more likely’ to stay in England this summer. (Daily Record)
Charlton Athletic have made a bid to sign Sunderland-linked Jayden Stockley from Preston North End but Portsmouth remain in pole position to sign the striker. (Various)