Get the lowdown on the latest news and transfer rumors surrounding Sunderland as they gear up for their upcoming match against Cardiff City.
Reports suggest that Uruguayan striker Luciano Rodriguez, previously linked with Sunderland, is now being valued at £11.8 million with interest from clubs across Europe. Stuart Harvey, Sunderland’s head of recruitment, was reportedly scouting Rodriguez in South America last year, with the Black Cats eyeing a potential move for the 20-year-old who has played for Liverpool Montevideo.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano now claims that the City Football Group and Dutch side Feyenoord are also keen on Rodriguez, with a reported ceiling price of £11.8 million for the forward.
Meanwhile, Sunderland striker Elizer Mayenda recently played a full 90 minutes for Hibernian in a friendly against Raith Rovers, with Hibernian winning 5-1.
In ticket news, Sunderland’s away allocation for the upcoming match against Leeds has sold out, with 2,916 tickets being snapped up by fans. Leeds currently lead the Championship table on goal difference, making this an exciting match-up to look forward to.
