Lee Johnson’s Sunderland squad are set to return to training soon and as of yet, no new signings have arrived. Several players have already left with more expected to head through the exit door at the Stadium of Light in the near future. However, as is normal in the summer transfer window, the rumour mill turns much quicker. Here is the latest from Wearside in the Sunderland transfer round-up.
Sunderland Transfer Round-Up
Dion Sanderson Bid Rejected
According to a report by Simon Jones of the Mail Online, Sunderland have seen a bid of £1 million rejected by Wolverhampton Wanderers for defender Dion Sanderson. It is no secret that the Black Cats want to add the talented 21-year-old to their squad on a permanent basis following a successful loan spell last season.
Sunderland’s opening bid was quickly rejected, according to the report, with Wolves wanting around £2 million. The Black Cats will need to act fast if they are to up their opening offer with several Championship clubs monitoring the situation. It is believed that Sheffield United, Cardiff City, Birmingham City, Stoke City, Luton Town and Millwall are all interested.
Midfielder Set to Leave
Former Walsall captain George Dobson looks set to depart the club this summer. The midfielder has failed to impress since arriving and spent half of last season on loan at AFC Wimbledon. However, according to the South London Press, it appears unlikely that he will return to the Dons ahead of next season.
Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson said: “We love George and we made him an offer. But I’m not sure we’ll be able to meet what the player and the agent want. Our budget is what it is. We’re going to be bottom three budget, at best, based on what I’ve got.”
Sunderland Transfer Round-Up: Winger Linked With Move
According to Richard Mennear of the Sunderland Echo, the Black Cats are one of several clubs that have taken an interest in Wigan Athletic winger Viv Solomon-Otabor. The 25-year-old is out of contract this summer and can move on a free transfer.
The winger, who made 31 appearances for the Latics last season, scoring twice, is also attracting interest from Charlton Athletic, Blackpool, Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth.
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