Sunderland’s summer transfer picture after famous 2-1 win at Newcastle | OneFootball

Buoyed by their 2-1 comeback at Newcastle, Sunderland head into the international break with attention already turning to summer business, and, according to Sunderland Echo, an AI-led projection outlines potential ins and outs.

At St James' Park, Anthony Gordon put the hosts ahead before Chemsdine Talbi and Brian Brobbey turned it round. The victory sealed a league double in the Wear-Tyne derby and left Sunderland on 43 points with seven games remaining.

Relegation fears have faded and there is an outside shot at Europe. The report notes a solid defence but thin depth and an attack that has underdelivered, so priorities are clear. X’s Grok chatbot was tasked with predicting business.

Armand Lauriente of Sassuolo is proposed at £18million to add pace, dribbling and a wide goal threat to counter-attacks. Charlie Cresswell from Toulouse, at £12million, would offer composure on the ball and aerial strength at centre-back. A record £35million move for FC Porto’s 21-year-old Samu Aghehowa is floated to bring physicality and finishing alongside Brobbey.

Suggested exits include Reinildo Mandava for £8million, the 32-year-old Mozambique international is under contract until 2027 and a sale back to Europe could recoup funds and free wages. Abdoullah Ba could go for around £2.5million to secure regular football, with the Championship presented as a step down. Club captain Luke O’Nien is listed at £3million, with a year left on a deal to 2027 plus a club option, his reduced role making a modest sale plausible.

Source: Sunderland Echo