Safc till I die

OFFICIAL: Sunderland have confirmed the signing of International del Valle striker Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo in a deal worth £5m. ✍️

OUT OF NOWHERE?! 😳

OFFICIAL: Sunderland have confirmed the signing of Lyon winger Malick Fofana and has signed a five-year contract at the Stadium of Light. ✍️

Sunderland AFC Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi said: “Malick has all the attributes to thrive in the Premier League.

“He is a player with huge potential and Sunderland AFC will provide him with the right environment to continue to develop and prosper.

“He operates off the left and will complement the versatility of the other wide men we have at the club, who can play across both flanks.

“We are delighted to welcome Malick to the Club and look forward to supporting him as he takes the next steps in his career.”

BREAKING: Malick Fofana will be Sunderland’s highest ever record signing! 🤩

After an adjustment in fees the final agreement with Lyon is €30m + €6m bonuses. He over takes Habib Diarra in a deal worth €35.5m

[Keith Downie - Sky Sports]

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BREAKING: Malick Fofana has told Crystal Palace that he has chosen to sign for Sunderland. 🤩

Unless there is another twist, he will sign for Sunderland.

[Fabrice Hawkins - RMC Sport]

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is in Lyon attempting to persuade Malick Fofana he sign for Sunderland instead of Crystal Palace.

[Keith Downie - Sky Sports]

🎙️ Kevin Danso on joining Sunderland: “I’m really happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started.

“Sunderland is a big club with huge ambition, and I’m excited to be part of what we’re building this season.

“I know Florent well from our time together at Lens, so that was an important factor in my decision. I’m looking forward to working with him again, meeting my new team-mates and experiencing the atmosphere at the Stadium of Light.”

OFFICIAL: Sunderland have confirmed the season-long loan signing of Tottenham defender Kevin Danso. ✍️

The Black Cats have an obligation to buy next summer worth £22.5m should they retain their Premier League status.

BREAKING: Sunderland AFC have signed Kevin Danso on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. ✍️

Loan fee worth £2.5m with £22.25m obligation to buy based on the Black Cats retaining Premier League place. Medical done & 4+1yr contract upon permanent move next summer.

[David Ornstein]

Alan Browne’s proposed return to Preston North End is OFF. Barring a late alternative, Ireland midfielder will remain with Premier League Sunderland beyond 11pm deadline.

Stumbling block in the Alan Browne move is that Browne is wanting a 3 year contract and wages touching £20,000 p/w.