Wilson Isidor ‘to stay’ at Sunderland this season despite West Ham interest | OneFootball

Wilson Isidor is expected to remain at Sunderland this season.

"Le Bris didn't want to see Isidor go, and the club have been very firm in that. He has been linked with West Ham, but it is looking clear that he is not going to go to the London Stadium. Some people felt last season when he came on he didn't look wholeheartedly in it, but his attitude off the pitch is good. The fans love him and he loves the fans. He talks all about the Premier League, so even to entertain a move to West Ham is not on the horizon as he wants to establish himself as a Premier League player." He told BBC Sport.

The former Zenit Saint Petersburg forward joined permanently in February 2025 after a successful loan in the first half of the season. He scored on his Premier League debut in a 3-0 win against West Ham, then added five more league goals as Regis Le Bris’ side finished seventh to qualify for this season’s Europa League.

West Ham were relegated last season and are rebuilding for an immediate return. They have signed Venezuela international winger Keiber Lamadrid and Brighton and Hove Albion defender Joel Veltman, and still want extra attacking options.

Sunderland are believed to be keen to keep Isidor during a campaign that brings Europa League football back to the Stadium of Light.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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