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Scottish Sun
18 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Sunderland to smash transfer record to sign Senegal star Habib Diarra as Jobe Bellingham's replacement
Several Prem clubs are interested in signing the midfielder BELLS AND WHISTLES Sunderland to smash transfer record to sign Senegal star Habib Diarra as Jobe Bellingham's replacement Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Sunderland could break their transfer record to sign Habib Diarra Credit: AFP 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. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL I'VE GOT LEW Hamilton gives F1 rival lift on his private jet after he was booked on EasyJet 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. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 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.
The Irish Sun
18 hours ago
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- The Irish 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. Advertisement 1 Sunderland could break their transfer record to sign Habib Diarra Credit: AFP 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 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. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The player's representatives have also held talks with fellow Prem new boys Leeds United while Though Sunderland are confident they have won the race to sign him in a move that beats the previous £20m record fee they paid 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. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Bulka spent three years in He failed to make a professional appearance before making a switch to Christian Norgaard to Arsenal LATEST | Transfers Exposed
The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Jobe Bellingham becomes Dortmund's 2nd-most expensive signing and pricier than Jude as Sunderland agree record transfer
SUNDERLAND have agreed a club-record fee of £27.8m for Jobe Bellingham to join Borussia Dortmund. The agreement also includes a 15 per cent sell-on clause, and will go second on the list of Dortmund's most expensive signings. Advertisement 1 Jobe Bellingham has officially joined Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland Bellingham, whose older brother Jude played for the Bundesliga club for three seasons, helped Sunderland secure promotion back to the Premier League this season. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Sunderland line up Man City star, 19, as Jobe Bellingham replacement as Dortmund transfer edges closer
SUNDERLAND want Manchester City kid Charlie Gray to fill Jobe Bellingham's boots. Talented midfielder Gray, 19, has a year left on his City contract and may look to move on for the chance of a first-team spot with the Premier League new boys. Advertisement 3 Charlie Gray is on Sunderland's radar Credit: Getty 3 Gray could replace Jobe Bellingham if he signs for Borussia Dortmund Credit: Shutterstock Editorial He has been on The teenager helped the club's Under-21s win both the league and play-off phase of the Premier League 2 last season. Described as a "calm, ball-playing defensive midfielder", he also caught the eye in the youth Champions League as City reached the quarter-finals. Gray could follow in the footsteps of stars like Romeo Lavia, Jadon Sancho and Jeremie Frimpong in leaving Manchester for senior football without a Prem appearance to their name. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL It comes amid Jobe, 19, is The German giants recently sent a delegation to England for talks over a deal. It has been reported that Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Breaking CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 He could become the second wonderkid to leave the Stadium of Light after Meanwhile, the Black Cats are ready to offer their homegrown star Chris Rigg, 17, an improved contract. Advertisement But keeper coach Tom Weal has made a shock exit to rejoin old club MK Dons.
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Sunderland confirm club record £20m signing in first summer transfer after winning promotion to Premier League
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUNDERLAND have confirmed Enzo Le Fee will join them permanently for £20m after helping the club to promotion. The French star, 25, reunited with his former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris in January on a six-month loan from Roma that ended with Championship play-off glory. 4 Sunderland have confirmed Enzo Le Fee will join them permanently for £20m 4 The 25-year-old helped the Black Cats to Premier League promotion Winger Le Fee has now penned a four-year contract to become the Black Cats' first summer signing. He said: 'I said before the play-off final that my heart was in Sunderland – I wanted to stay and this made it the most important game of my life. 'Together we did it. From the moment I arrived, I have enjoyed my football, my team-mates, and our supporters. 'We shared an incredible experience, and now we get to take the next step. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS COUPLE GOALS Declan Rice and Wag make rare public appearance after abuse from cruel trolls 'There are greater challenges ahead, but we must face them together. 'And I can't wait to play for Sunderland in the Premier League.' After triggering the clause to make the switch permanent, sporting director Kristjaan Speakman added: 'In Enzo, we knew we were acquiring a very high-level player who could be influential in critical moments – the moments that change the outcome of games and seasons. 'He's been a big part of our success, so we're delighted that he's signing permanently and joining us in the Premier League. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'Above all else, he's been a team player, and following our play-off final victory, I think everyone could see exactly what the club means to him.' Since January, Le Fee has scored one goal and provided three assists in 18 Championship appearances, starting 11 of them - including the play-offs. 4 Bruno Fernandes reveals role his wife played in £200m Al-Hilal transfer snub even though Man Utd were ready to cash in Meanwhile, Sunderland are trying to keep hold of Jobe Bellingham after interest from Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt. The Black Cats could hold out for £25m for Bellingham, 19, who won Championship Young Player of the Year this season. He is the brother of Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, who won the same award in 2020 while playing for Birmingham City. The midfielder could face his older brother in the Club World Club if he joins Jude's former club Dortmund before June 10.
