Régis Le Bris outlines quiet Sunderland window and says Granit Xhaka issue is closed | OneFootball

Régis Le Bris says Sunderland will conduct their summer recruitment quietly, insisting work is ongoing behind the scenes to strengthen a squad he wants to keep stable.

The Black Cats lost 4-2 to Liverpool in their second pre-season friendly in Nashville on Saturday evening. According to Sunderland Echo, Thomas Meunier is the only arrival so far as the club prioritise continuity.

Le Bris confirmed last week a plan to add three or four core signings before the deadline, with total business possibly reaching six or seven, a contrast to last year’s 14. “It’s going to be quiet, under the radar. I won’t give you information!” he said.

He also addressed Granit Xhaka’s position for the first time this summer, saying, “This topic is closed.” Chelsea had bid to reunite Xhaka with new head coach Xabi Alonso, but after initially being open the midfielder told Sunderland he would stay.

Le Bris added that Xhaka had been clear about wanting to remain and praised him as a strong captain and leader. During Switzerland’s run to the World Cup quarter finals, Xhaka said Sunderland felt like home, his family were happy and he was ready to make history there.

Source: Sunderland Echo