Kristjaan Speakman eyeing £36m double Sunderland transfer deal as Man City goalkeeper link emerges
Following the Black Cats’ 3-0 loss to Hearts at Tynecastle on Saturday, Sundelrand head coach Régis Le Bris stated
that Florent Ghisolfi and Kristjaan Spealman were both making a lot of effort in the transfer market. Ahead of the
Wearsiders’ final four preseason games, we examine the most recent rumours, gossip, and news
Lucumí: Sunderland push towards £19million
Sunderland has reportedly made a new offer for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí. Several Italian media state that the
current offer is for €22 million plus €3 million in bonuses, or about £19 million in total.
Although Spanish clubs are still in the running, the Colombian international is rumoured to be open to a move after
turning down a new contract offer from Bologna. Although Bologna’s earlier asking price is apparently met by
Sunderland’s offer, the Serie A team is now retaining their offer for €28 million to €30 million, or roughly £24
million to £25.7 million.
Bologna is still demanding €28 million (£24 million), even though Lucumí’s initial release clause expired earlier this
month. After the preseason concludes in early August, his agent will likely make a final decision on the La Liga
options he has been investigating. Sunderland is still very much in the running, but it might take some time.
Riznyk: Goalkeeper search continues
Fabrizio Romano disclosed during the first half at Tynecastle that Sunderland had enquired about the terms of the
contract for Dmytro Riznyk, the goalkeeper for Shakhtar Donetsk.
Although no official offer has been made, the club is keeping an eye on the 6′ 3″ Ukrainian international with
Champions League experience. The 25-year-old signed a long-term contract with Shakhtar just 18 months ago and
has five senior caps, so any move would probably cost a lot of money. In light of Premier League preparations and
Anthony Patterson’s minor injury, Sunderland is evaluating their options in goal.
Striker race: Sunderland among clubs chasing Gueye
Football Insider and L’Équipe have linked Sunderland with a move for Metz striker Idrissa Gueye, one of the most
in-demand young forwards in Europe.
The 18-year-old Senegalese international scored six goals in 17 Ligue 2 appearances last season and can operate both
as a central striker and a second forward. Metz are believed to be holding out for a fee of around €20million
(£17million). Sunderland are joined in the race by Crystal Palace, Brighton, Southampton, Ipswich, and clubs across
Germany and Italy – including Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, and Atalanta.
Ortega and Johnstone updates
to explore high-level competition or cover for Anthony Patterson. Ortega is believed to be open to staying in
England, but it’s unclear if City would sanction a move at this stage of the summer.
Burnley is currently making headway in the competition for Wolves custodian Sam Johnstone, whom Sunderland
has been pursuing for weeks, according to Alan Nixon. According to reports, Burnley wants to replace James
Trafford with Johnstone, and Wolves is willing to pay almost £8 million to do so. In order to strengthen their
goalkeeping position for their Premier League comeback, Sunderland is reportedly looking at a variety of options.
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