Sunderland’s strongest XI by transfer value revealed | OneFootball

According to Sunderland Echo, using TransferMarkt valuations, Sunderland’s notional Premier League XI has Robin Roefs in goal and Brian Brobbey up front. It reflects a summer overhaul that has fuelled a surprise push for Europe in their first season back.

The rebuild began with a club-record move for Enzo Le Fee, the Roma loanee’s £20m switch triggered by the Wembley win over Sheffield United. That was topped as Sunderland beat Leeds United to a reported £30m deal for Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra.

Experience arrived with former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka, while depth followed via Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele and Reinildo Mandava. Netherlands keeper Roefs has proved a shrewd pick-up, and ex-Ajax striker Brobbey already has cult status for his strength and tenacity.

The XI, by those valuations, is: GK Robin Roefs €25.00m, RB Trai Hume €22.00m, CB Dan Ballard €20.00m, CB Omar Alderete €15.00m, LB Dennis Cirkin €8.00m, MF Habib Diarra €32.00m, MF Noah Sadiki €30.00m, MF Chris Rigg €25.00m, LW Chemsdine Talbi €25.00m, RW Enzo Le Fee €25.00m, FW Brian Brobbey €25.00m.

Head coach Regis Le Bris felt hitting 40 points so early was unexpected, yet injuries and fatigue are taking a toll. He said there would be no excuses, only togetherness and hard work, and that such spells can reinforce identity before better days with a fresher, fuller squad.

Source: Sunderland Echo