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Sunderland Target Xhaka in Shock Move for Bundesliga Champion

Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen)
July 2025

Sunderland are exploring a bold move to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka. The 32-year-old, who has three years left on his contract, could be allowed to leave this transfer window.
Sunderland view Xhaka as a leader to anchor their Premier League return. They face strong competition from Saudi clubs, but are optimistic due to his experience and status as a recent Bundesliga winner.

Adingra Completes £20.5m Sunderland Move from Brighton

Simon Adingra (Brighton > Sunderland)
July 2025

Simon Adingra has completed his transfer to Sunderland from Brighton for £18m plus £2.5m in add-ons. The 23-year-old Ivorian winger has signed a five-year contract at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland revived interest after a failed January bid and finalised the deal swiftly. Adingra becomes their sixth signing this summer, pushing total transfer spending past £100m as they continue an ambitious rebuild.

Sunderland Agree £20.5m Deal for Brighton’s Adingra

Simon Adingra (Brighton > Sunderland)
July 2025

Sunderland have agreed a deal worth £18 million plus £2.5 million in add-ons for Brighton winger Simon Adingra. The 23-year-old is undergoing a medical and has already agreed personal terms with the club.
Sunderland revived talks after a failed January attempt involving a swap deal. Adingra flew in by private jet to finalise the move, becoming their fifth signing of the summer and pushing spending beyond £100 million.

Sunderland Sign Reinildo Mandava from Atletico Madrid

Reinildo Mandava (Atletico Madrid > Sunderland)
July 2025

Sunderland have signed left-back Reinildo Mandava on a two-year deal from Atletico Madrid. The 30-year-old joins after three seasons in Spain, where he made nearly 100 appearances in domestic and European competitions.
Reinildo featured in 32 matches last season for Atletico, including in LaLiga, Champions League, and Club World Cup. He brings high-level experience and defensive solidity to bolster Sunderland’s left flank for the new campaign.

Adil Aouchiche Loaned to Aberdeen from Sunderland

Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland > Aberdeen)
July 2025

Sunderland midfielder Adil Aouchiche has joined Aberdeen on loan for the 2025/26 season, with a purchase option included.
The 22-year-old, who made 38 appearances for Sunderland, seeks more regular minutes after a short stint at Portsmouth last season.

Sunderland Smash Club Record to Sign Diarra

Habib Diarra (RC Strasbourg > Sunderland)
July 2025

Sunderland have signed midfielder Habib Diarra from RC Strasbourg for a record £30m fee, including add-ons. The 21-year-old replaces Jobe Bellingham and has signed a five-year deal at the Championship club.
Diarra captained Strasbourg to a European finish and was courted by Leeds. Sunderland’s intent was clear—investing Bellingham’s full fee to secure a top-tier young talent under new boss Regis Le Bris.

Sunderland Agree Record £30m Deal for Habib Diarra

Habib Diarra (Strasbourg > Sunderland)
June 2025

Sunderland have reached a club-record agreement to sign midfielder Habib Diarra from Strasbourg for £30m total. The 20-year-old Senegalese star is seen as a direct replacement for Jobe Bellingham, who recently departed the club.
The deal includes £27m upfront and £3m in add-ons. Diarra chose Sunderland over Leeds and others. He is expected to undergo a medical and sign shortly, funded entirely by the Bellingham transfer proceeds.

Borussia Dortmund Agree Record Deal for Jobe Bellingham

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
June 2025 (pending completion)

Borussia Dortmund will sign Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham for €33m plus €5m in add-ons, setting a club record fee for Sunderland and potentially for Dortmund, depending on add-ons.
After an initial €20m offer was rejected, Dortmund returned with an improved bid. The deal includes a 15% sell-on clause, making Bellingham one of the most expensive young talents in Europe.

Sunderland Sign Enzo Le Fee Permanently

Enzo Le Fee (Sunderland)
June 4, 2025

Sunderland have completed the permanent signing of midfielder Enzo Le Fee from Roma for around £20 million, following a successful loan spell and the club’s promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs.
Le Fee’s loan deal included a clause converting it to a permanent transfer upon Sunderland’s promotion. After the club’s win over Sheffield United in the play-off final, they activated the clause, making him their most expensive signing ever.

Jobe Bellingham Approves Dortmund Move

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
June 2025

Jobe Bellingham has given the green light to join Borussia Dortmund. The deal now depends on an agreement between Sunderland and the Bundesliga club.
Dortmund are expected to pay around €30m (£25m). Bellingham visited Dortmund, Leipzig, and Frankfurt before deciding.

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