Five out, two in? Sunderland linked with new name as big-money transfer rumours swirl
Sunderland have finally appointed a new head coach with Régis Le Bris now installed as the Black Cats’ new boss after a long wait.
Before the 48-year-old Frenchman’s arrival, Sunderland concluded two pieces of transfer business. Former Portsmouth and AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper Alex Bass departed for League Two club Notts Couty after signing at the Academy of Light two summers ago.
Sunderland then announced the arrival of former Coventry City stopper Simon Moore to add cover, experience and competition to the goalkeeping set-up at the club, with Anthony Patterson still the Black Cats’ number one as things stand.
Here, though, we take you through the main transfer headlines that you may have missed after the appointment of Le Bris as head coach:
Matty Young latest
Bass’ move to Notts County likely rules out a deal for Matty Young. The League Two side had been linked with a move with the England youth man. The Echo understands that several National League are interested in a loan for Young, 17, alongside clubs multiple clubs from the EFL. Young spent time on loan at Darlington last season, where he impressed.
Sunderland and Young’s camp want the player to play regular first-team games again next season so the Black Cats’ task will be to select the right club for the youth international but at present, he is expected to leave this summer on a temporary deal. In the meantime, the player will likely be involved for the Wearsiders during pre-season.
