Sunderland Football Club has been making significant waves in the summer transfer market, with manager Regis Le Bris orchestrating a series of strategic signings to bolster their squad ahead of their return to the Premier League. After their playoff victory in May secured their promotion, the Black Cats wasted no time in securing new talent, with the additions of Enzo Le Fee, Habib Diarra, Simon Adingra, Chemsdine Talbi, Noah Sadiki, Reinildo, Granit Xhaka, and Robin Roefs.
Their latest acquisition comes in the form of a loan deal with Chelsea for young forward Marc Guiu, a promising player set to make an impact in the upcoming campaign. However, the ambitious club is not resting on their laurels, as reports from Sky Sports indicate that Sunderland has now set their sights on RB Leipzig star Lois Openda.
Openda, known for his impressive goal-scoring abilities, has emerged as a top target for Sunderland, despite Leipzig valuing him at a hefty £50m. The Belgian international’s potential move to the Black Cats hinges on Leipzig’s willingness to part ways with him in light of uncertainties surrounding key players like Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons.
Sesko, a highly sought-after talent, has attracted interest from Premier League giants Newcastle United and Manchester United, with the former reportedly tabling a lucrative £70m offer for his services. Simons, on the other hand, is reportedly in advanced talks with Chelsea, paving the way for potential departures from Leipzig.
With Sesko hinting at an imminent departure and neither him nor Simons featuring in a recent pre-season match for Leipzig, the path could be cleared for Sunderland to make a move for Openda. As the Black Cats continue to reshape their squad ahead of the upcoming season, the addition of a talented player like Openda could prove to be a pivotal move in their quest for success in the Premier League.
