5 stars Sunderland could target in cut-price deals during the summer transfer window | OneFootball

Sunderland are assessing players in the final year of their deals to add value over the last two months of the summer window, with Europa League football alongside AC Milan and Juventus ahead. According to Sunderland Echo, Chelsea’s interest in captain Granit Xhaka frames the backdrop.

Shea Charles, Southampton, looks set for a Premier League move after an unsuccessful Leeds United bid last week. The 22-year-old Northern Ireland international, a team-mate of Trai Hume and Dan Ballard, brings tenacity, energy and comfort on the ball with room to grow.

Arnau Martinez, Girona, is a 12-times capped Spain Under-21 who was relegated from La Liga last season and is expected to move. A former La Masia prospect with over 200 senior games by 23, he featured in the 2024/25 Champions League against PSG, Arsenal and Feyenoord.

With Robin Roefs drawing external interest after a standout debut season, planning in goal makes sense. Konstantinos Tzolakis, 23, has nine Greece caps and recorded 23 clean sheets in 43 outings last term as Olympiakos were pipped to the title by AEK Athens.

Arthur Avom, Lorient, has been linked with Wearside in recent weeks and with other Premier League clubs. The 14-times capped Cameroon midfielder’s versatility could help Sunderland as they prepare for their first European campaign since 1973.

Arijon Ibrahimovic, Bayern Munich, may recall a familiar documentary line, but the twice-capped Germany Under-21 is highly regarded. The 20-year-old has four senior Bayern games plus loans at Lazio, Frosinone and Heidenheim, and enters his final contract year with interest across three leagues.

Source: Sunderland Echo