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Jack Whittaker.

Jack Whittaker the hero as Under-21s beat PSG 4-2 at Stadium of Light

Marcus Neill

Sunderland prospect left 'speechless' by Black Cats contract decision

Sunderland’s Stadium of Light ground.

SAFC hand pro contracts to academy duo after breakthrough seasons

What Graeme Murty’s Sunderland exit means - and what club must get right next.

James Copley: What Graeme Murty's exit means for Sunderland

Sunderland star signing Granit Xhaka.

Sunderland teen reveals Xhaka and Le Fée shock as O’Nien role emerges

Harrison Jones starts final Sunderland U21s game as Milan Aleksic and Ahmed Abdullahi feature in PL Cup final

Harrison Jones starts final Sunderland U21s game in PL Cup final

Sunderland trigger contract clause for highly-rated defender after season-long injury absence

Exclusive Sunderland trigger contract clause for defender after injury absence

Sunderland trigger Northern Ireland youth international contract clause amid retained list decisions

Exclusive Sunderland trigger Northern Ireland youth international deal clause

Sunderland open contract talks with ex-Liverpool forward after stunning 23-goal contribution season

Exclusive Cats open contract talks with ex-Liverpool man after stunning season

Sunderland end contract of 20-goal striker after injury woes as summer reshuffle continues

Exclusive Cats end striker contract after injury woes as reshuffle continues

Transfer news: Sunderland open contract talks with highly-rated forward after Premier League call-up

Exclusive Cats open contract talks with forward after Premier League call-up

Graeme Murty delivers honest Sunderland U21s verdict after play-off exit with Burnley final in sight

Graeme Murty delivers honest U21s verdict after play-off exit

Graeme Murty's side will look to advance in the PL2 Play-Offs.

Man Utd U21s vs SAFC U21s: Full match details ahead of PL2 play-offs

‘It’s unbelievable’ - Sunderland youngster reacts to PL Cup semi-final heroics as rapid rise continues

Sunderland youngster reacts to semi-final heroics as rise continues

Graeme Murty delivers big verdict on Sunderland U21s after Blackburn win as final message to players revealed

Murty delivers verdict on U21s as final message to players revealed

Sunderland U21s face nervous Premier League 2 play-off wait after dramatic Derby County defeat

Sunderland U21s face nervous play-off wait after dramatic Derby defeat
Sunderland U21s suffered late drama at Derby County and must now wait to discover if they have secured a Premier League 2 play-off spot
James Copley

Ben Metcalf has signed a professional contract with Sunderland. (Photo by Sunderland AFC)

SAFC youngster experiences 'character building' moment with loan club

Elias Lenz

Confirmed: Sunderland U21s trio complete non-league loan transfers

Robbie Stockdale

NUFC confirm appointment of ex-SAFC man to prominent backroom role

Jack Whittaker started as Sunderland's number 10 at Eppleton

Abdullahi and Whittaker steal the show as Sunderland U21s thrash Leeds

James Copley's Sunderland U21s player ratings vs Leeds United – including Ahmed Abdullahi and Abdoullah Ba

Sunderland U21s player ratings vs Leeds – including Abdullahi and Ba

Sunderland’s under-the-radar academy talent catches Régis Le Bris’ eye after 20-goal explosion

Sunderland academy talent catches Le Bris’ eye after 20-goal explosion

Former Sunderland midfielder commits future to Brighton after signing new long-term contract

Ex-Sunderland midfielder signs new long-term contract at Brighton

Sunderland youth boss Graeme Murty praises promising young goalkeeper after U21s display

Graeme Murty praises promising young goalkeeper after U21s display

Sunderland handed double injury boost as highly-rated pair step up recovery for Graeme Murty's U21s

Sunderland handed double injury boost as pair step up recovery

'Getting close' – Sunderland coach provides midfielder fitness update ahead of important European push

Sunderland coach provides midfielder update ahead of European push

Sunderland boss hails Aji Alese return after long injury absence and details potential next steps

Sunderland boss hails Alese return and details potential next steps
Graeme Murty reflected on Aji Alese’s return to competitive action after more than a year out
James Copley

Sunderland figure provides detailed explanation after triple transfer decision is confirmed

Sunderland figure explains after triple decision is confirmed

Régis Le Bris handed injury boost as Aji Alese starts for Sunderland U21s vs Newcastle United in PL2

Le Bris handed boost as Alese starts for Sunderland U21s vs Newcastle

James Copley's Sunderland U21s player ratings vs Man City – including Dennis Cirkin and Jake Waters grades

Sunderland U21s player ratings vs Man City – including Cirkin & Waters

James Copley: The under-the-radar Sunderland academy story that says everything about the club’s culture

The under-the-radar Sunderland academy story that says everything

Sunderland starlet lifts lid on priceless Luke O'Nien and Dan Neil influence after stunning European win

Sunderland starlet lifts lid on priceless O'Nien and Neil influence

Sunderland coach hails incredible comeback as young forward scores three in two after double ACL trauma

Sunderland coach hails incredible comeback after double ACL trauma

Dan Neil and two Sunderland first-team stars named in exciting U21 line-up to face Athletic Bilbao

Dan Neil and two first-team stars named in exciting U21 line-up

Sunderland U21s stun league leaders – Cirkin returns and Jones brothers strike in huge Eppleton win

Sunderland U21s stun leaders – Cirkin returns & Jones brothers strike

Sunderland U21s player ratings – the best and worst performers as Ipswich came to Eppleton

Sunderland U21s ratings – Cirkin’s comeback & the standout performers

Sunderland U21s rue missed chances as keeper sees red in crazy finish

Graeme Murty

Sunderland U21s set for Borussia Dortmund and Sporting CP clashes

Rhys Walsh

Sunderland U21s talent extends loan stay - round-up

Jack Whittaker

Sunderland coach hails starlet for 'absolute worldie' contribution

Sunderland injury latest: Romaine Mundle has been pictured back in the gym as he continues his recovery

Romaine Mundle boost as winger shares recovery hint on Instagram

Timur Tutierov

U21s ratings as 'tireless' prospect stands out during West Ham defeat

Graeme Murty by Chris Fryatt

Cats coach delivers triple injury update, reveals 'traumatic' setback

Trey Ogunsuyi

Trey Ogunsuyi drops telling transfer clue after Tottenham hat-trick

Trey Ogunsuyi against Hebburn Town

Sunderland boss drops major Ogunsuyi transfer hint after hat-trick

Trey Ogunsuyi - Photo by Ben Cuthbertson

Sunderland U21s ratings as 'unreal' youngster scores high vs Spurs

The London-born Columbia international will find game time hard to come by at the Stadium of Light following Sunderland's promotion to the Premier League and their huge outlay on new signings with summer. Poveda, who is available for transfer, boasts Manchester City, Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday among his list of former clubs.

Sunderland drop double transfer hint asMu rty's U21s face Tottenham

Michael Appleton,

EFL manager spotted watching Sunderland U21s amid transfer speculation

Ben Middlemas (second from left), Oli Bainbridge (centre) and Rhys Walsh (centre, right)

Sunderland U21s attacker completes local non-league loan transfer

Graeme Murty

SAFC U21s schedule for Premier League International Cup confirmed

Cats starlet on verge of two-year deal after breakthrough campaign

Sunderland celebrate their Papa John’s Trophy win in 2021 (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Why Sunderland don't have an U21 team in next season's Vertu Trophy

Sunderland’s Academy of Light

Sunderland's U21 side handed unexpected boost after cup announcement

Cuba Mitchell

Ex-Sunderland midfielder 'definitely considering' move abroad

Charlie Gray of Manchester City

Cats' transfer picture becomes clearer in fresh report on midfielder

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