Under-18s

Sunderland star signing Granit Xhaka.

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

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

Exclusive Sunderland trigger Northern Ireland youth international deal clause

Sunderland's ex-Liverpool youngster hits 23 goal contributions after stunning Everton hat-trick

Sunderland prospect hits 23 goal contributions after Everton hat-trick

Sunderland U18s reach FA Youth Cup quarter-finals for first time since Jordan Henderson era

Sunderland reach FA Youth Cup quarter-finals for first time since 2008

Cuba Mitchell

Ex-Sunderland starlet makes transfer abroad after injury issues

Academy manager Robin Nicholls - image from Sunderland's YouTube channel.

Cats confirm EFL transfer as young talent joins from League One

Manchester City.

Exclusive Man City talent set for Sunderland switch as deal nears completion

Exclusive Sunderland on verge of EFL transfer breakthrough – deal all but done

Sunderland's Jaydon Jones - Photo by Ben Cuthbertson

Sunderland figure names two of the club's most exciting U18 prospects

Carrow Road.

Exclusive Ex-Sunderland man trials with Hull and Norwich ahead of window

Sunderland's Jaydon Jones - Photo by Ben Cuthbertson

Exclusive Sunderland open contract negotiations with highly-rated midfielder

Academy manager Robin Nicholls - image from Sunderland's YouTube channel.

Cats considering triple swoop ahead of play-offs and summer window

Sunderland's sporting director Kristjaan Speakman

Sunderland weighing up Palace and Lincoln transfer swoops - round-up

Felix Scott

Sunderland wonderkid reacts to Graeme Murty selection call for U21s

Ben Middlemas - Photo by Ben Cuthbertson

Sunderland starlet details European ambition after Le Bris compliment

Salis Abdul Samed

BBC pundit reacts to Régis Le Bris' significant Abdul Samed decision
The midfielder was left on the bench against Sheffield Wednesday with Harrison Jones preferred
James Copley

Finn Geragisuan. Photo by Ben Cuthbertson

Cats keeping academy talent 'under wraps' after four goals in six days

Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris.

How RLB and Roberts are helping Cats' ridiculous academy bear fruit

Sunderland youth player Trey Ogunsuyi in action against Hebburn Town for the under-21s during pre-season.

Sunderland coach reacts as U18s suffer FA Youth Cup defeat

Tommy Watson speaks to the media after scoring two goals against Stoke City for his boyhood club Sunderland. Photo taken by James Copley

Watson's defiant response to Clarke comparisons and exciting admission

Sunderland under-21s man Trey Ogunsuyi against Hebburn Town

Liverpool interested in highly-rated Cats' youth international starlet

Ben Crompton

Sunderland boss issues first-team challenge to Crompton and Jones

Sunderland's under-18 team last season. Photo courtesy of Ben Cuthbertson.

Sunderland considering move for recently released Everton man

Sunderland youngster Dan Cameron.

Sunderland chief hints at loan for goalkeeper after signing new deal

Dan Cameron

Excl: Sunderland goalkeeper signs new deal with announcement expected

Tom Lavery

Sunderland man reacts as club confirm first pro deal for youth player

Simon Moore

The knock-on transfer impact of Sunderland goalkeeper exit
A look at Sunderland’s goalkeeping situation after the departure of Alex Bass to Notts County
James Copley

Former Sunderland man Harry Gardiner. Photo from Ben Cuthbertson

Ex-SAFC man reflects on ‘ruthless’ release and £20m valuation

Sunderland goalkeeper Matty Young

The hidden transfer hints in Sunderland’s retained list

Ben Creamer

Ex-SAFC man on trial with EFL club as teammate attracts US interest

Sunderland youth goalkeeper Joe Cowan. Photo courtesy of Ben Cuthbertson.

Sunderland considering two-year deal for highly-rated youth player

SAFC academy prospect on trial at another Championship club

The Academy of Light

Sunderland loan deal ends amid summer contract call

The Academy of Light

Sunderland attacker reveals injury and shares post-surgery pictures

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

'The future is bright' - SAFC coach delivers verdict on academy plans

Josh Robertson. Photo from Ben Cutherbertson

Unexpected transfer deal sees Brighton bid for Sunderland starlet

Sunderland AFC.

Sunderland chief confirms ex-Leicester City man's loan departure

Chris Rigg

Sunderland signing plays as Rigg inspires U18s to Man City win

The Academy of Light

Who is ex-Chelsea man Ivan Struk and has he signed for Sunderland?

Jobe Bellingham

Sunderland duo eyed by elite level clubs plus Yan M'Vila latest

Lee Cattermole spent the majority of his career at Sunderland. (Getty Images)

Sunderland favourite Cattermole held talks over coaching role

Jay Stansfield latest as SAFC pursue striker deal

Sunderland youth teamer Zak Johnson

SAFC's main transfer target and Cats youngster handed England call-up

Scott Bailey (left) scored a late consolation for Newcastle United (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

NUFC humiliated by Sunderland as Dan Ashworth’s problems are highlighted

Sunderland's Academy of Light.

Sunderland youngsters beat Manchester United in big cup win as academy manager d...

Bloomfield Road (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

FA Youth Cup: Blackpool 3-0 Newcastle United Under-18s

Sunderland's Academy of Light training base.

Sunderland announce Academy of Light addition

The Academy of Light

SAFC U18s suffer 3-1 Tyne-Wear derby defeat to NUFC

The Academy of Light

The incredible stat as SAFC U18s are thumped 7-2 by Everton

The Academy of Light

Sunderland Under-18s suffer heavy defeat to Stoke City

The Academy of Light.

SAFC coach opens up on 'disheartening' exit of promising youngsters after heavy ...

The Academy of Light

Sunderland Under-18s kick-off 2020 with defeat away to Blackburn Rovers

Elliott Dickman, Sunderland Under-23 coach.

Sunderland coach delivers verdict on potential of exciting young talent Joe Hugi...

The Academy of Light.

Sunderland coach reacts as Fulham thump Black Cats in FA Premier Youth Cup

The Academy of Light

U23s suffer disappointing home defeat to Reading as U18s narrowly beaten by Boro

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