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The Sun
37 minutes ago
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- The Sun
Sunderland to smash transfer record to sign Senegal star Habib Diarra as Jobe Bellingham's replacement
SUNDERLAND will smash their transfer record to sign Senegal star Habib Diarra as Jobe Bellingham's replacement. The Black Cats have agreed a deal with French side Strasbourg worth an initial £27million up front with a further £3.5m in add-ons for the 21-year-old midfielder. 1 A medical has been scheduled next week and personal terms are expected to be finalised without any expected hitches. Diarra showed his capabilities this month on the international stage when scoring for Senegal in their historic 3-1 victory over England at the City Ground. The 11-capped ace caught the eye under Liam Rosenior in Ligue 1 last term and helped them finish seventh. A host of Premier League clubs have been monitoring Diarra. The player's representatives have also held talks with fellow Prem new boys Leeds United while Everton and Brighton are also keen. Though Sunderland are confident they have won the race to sign him in a move that beats the previous £20m record fee they paid Roma for Enzo Le Fee last month. Meanwhile, Sunderland are also closing in on a deal for Polish international goalkeeper Marcin Bulka. The Nice shot stopper has his heart set on a move to England and negotiations between the two clubs are at an advanced stage. Bulka spent three years in Chelsea 's youth academy between 2016 and 2019. He failed to make a professional appearance before making a switch to Paris Saint-Germain. Christian Norgaard to Arsenal LATEST | Transfers Exposed
Yahoo
a day ago
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Sunderland's Marcin Bulka hope as transfer discussions progress
SUNDERLAND are increasingly confident of striking a deal to sign Polish international goalkeeper Marcin Bulka. An agreement has not yet been reached but talks between the Black Cats and Nice are said to be advancing and progressing well. Advertisement Leeds United and Galatasaray have both been linked with the 25-year-old, but an advantage for Sunderland is the fact Bulka has previously worked under incoming director of football Florent Ghisolfi at Nice. Bulka is out of contract with Nice next summer and talks over an extension have broken down, with the Ligue 1 club now willing to cash in. Nice value the five-time Poland international at around £18m. RECOMMENDED READING: It's unclear at this stage as to what Bulka's arrival would mean for Anthony Patterson, who has been Sunderland's established No.1 for several years. Patterson has made more than 150 league appearances since establishing himself as first choice at the Stadium of Light three-and-a-half years ago, and the 25-year-old made two stunning and hugely important saves in the play-off final victory over Sheffield United. Advertisement But Sunderland are looking to strengthen throughout their squad and Regis Le Bris wants competition in every department as the Black Cats prepare for their return to the Premier League. Bulka moved to Chelsea from his homeland in 2016 before leaving on a free transfer to link up with PSG three years later. He made a permanent move to Nice in 2022, and has since established himself in France, where he's extremely highly-rated. His performances last season led to reports of interest from Barcelona and Manchester United. Bulka was identified as a leading target for Sunderland after the Black Cats secured promotion to the Premier League, and officials on Wearside are now hopeful of concluding a deal in the coming weeks.
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Gossip: Sunderland monitor Nice goalkeeper
Sunderland have held talks with Nice over a deal for 25-year-old Poland goalkeeper Marcin Bulka. (Fabrizio Romano), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Thursday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
Yahoo
19-06-2025
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OGC Nice's Marcin Bulka unenthused by Galatasaray move
Marcin Bulka (25) looks highly likely to leave OGC Nice this summer. The Polish goalkeeper, a key player for Le Gym over the past two seasons, has been in talks over a contract renewal. However, towards the start of last season, those talks hit a brick wall. There has been a deadlock ever since, and there is little optimism over a renewal of talks. Determined not to lose him on a free next summer, Nice are looking to sell Bulka during the ongoing transfer window. Initial interest in Le Gym's No.1 has come from Turkey and more specifically from Galatasaray, according to a report from L'Équipe. Advertisement However, the publication understands that Bulka himself is not particularly enthused by a move to the Turkish club, even if they will be competing in the UEFA Champions League next season. Galatasaray would be willing to spend €20m on the goalkeeper. Local rivals AS Monaco have also been cited as a potential destination by Foot Mercato. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Yahoo
15-06-2025
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INEOS resort to internal solution to solve Man United's £47m headache
The stars could line up for OGC Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka to make the big career step-up by joining Manchester United this summer. The Red Devils have had to endure Andre Onana's chaotic displays over the past two campaigns. MUFC splashed £47 million to secure the Cameroonian's services following an extraordinary campaign at Inter Milan, but he has been anything but steady ever since. Advertisement The 29-year-old occasionally pulls off astonishing saves, but his knack for committing shocking howlers has been extremely costly. Therefore, the management won't overlook any opportunities to sign an upgrade in the summer. United searching the market for a new goalkeeper (Photo by) United have already been linked with a host of potential candidates for the role, including Roma's Mile Svilar, Torino's Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Burnley's James Trafford, as well as Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez. Nevertheless, a report from the Manchester Evening News believes that INEOS could opt for a familiar solution in the shape of Bulka. Advertisement Similar to the situation at United, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company is a minority owner at OGC Nice, so he could use this connection to lure the Polish goalkeeper to Old Trafford. Man United have an advantage for Marcin Bulka The 25-year-old Plock native isn't a complete stranger to English football, as he spent a few years at Chelsea's academy before being poached by Paris Saint-Germain. Bulka struggled for space in the French capital, so he joined Nice in the summer of 2021 on an initial loan deal, before making his move permanent a year later. The Poland international started every Ligue 1 match for the French outfit this season, registering eight clean sheets and conceding 41 goals in his 34 appearances. Transfermarkt estimates Bulka's current value at €20 million, but he could be available for a lower price, as his contract will expire a year later, not to mention United's advantage with INEOS in their corner.
