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The sporting director, in brief

Sunderland are in the Premier League table.

Sunderland have points.

Sunderland's next league match is Sunderland v Leeds United on .

Our forecast gives Sunderland a chance of winning against Leeds United.

01 · club

Club & Tactics

“How are Sunderland doing this season, and how do they play under their head coach?”

Sunderland are in the Premier League table.

Sunderland have points.

Sunderland have scored league goals.

Sunderland have conceded league goals.

Sunderland's most recent league results read .

Sunderland's Elo rating is .

Régis Le Bris has been Sunderland's head coach since .

Régis Le Bris's style profile covers Premier League matches.

Teams under Bris have taken of the threat in their matches, close to the league average.

Teams under Bris average defensive actions per match, close to the league average.

02 · match

Next Match

“What should Sunderland expect from their next league match?”

Sunderland's next league match is Sunderland v Leeds United on .

Our forecast gives Sunderland a chance of winning against Leeds United.

Our forecast gives Sunderland v Leeds United a chance of ending in a draw.

Our forecast gives Leeds United a chance of winning against Sunderland.

We expect Sunderland to score goals against Leeds United.

We expect Leeds United to score goals against Sunderland.

Sunderland's Elo rating is .

Leeds United's Elo rating is .

03 · lineup

Predicted XI

“What is Sunderland's predicted lineup for the next match?”

We expect Sunderland to line up in a for the next match.

Predicted to start: Robin Roefs at .

Predicted to start: Nordi Mukiele at .

Predicted to start: Thomas Meunier at .

Predicted to start: Reinildo Mandava at .

Predicted to start: Trai Hume at .

Predicted to start: Dayann Méthalie at .

Predicted to start: Granit Xhaka at .

Predicted to start: Noah Sadiki at .

Predicted to start: Enzo Le Fée at .

Predicted to start: Nilson Angulo at .

Predicted to start: Brian Brobbey at .

04 · news

Team News

“Who is unavailable for Sunderland, and what is the latest news?”

Romaine Mundle is injured with a knee injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Daniel Ballard is injured with a hamstring injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Kevin Danso is suspended.[Fantasy Premier League · official, The Guardian]

Brian Brobbey is doubtful with a hamstring injury and a % chance of playing.

Thomas Meunier is doubtful with a groin injury and a % chance of playing.

Wilson Isidor is doubtful with a knock and a % chance of playing.

According to Sky Sports, Reporter Notebook: No panic stations at Sunderland despite tough start.[Sky Sports]

According to Sky Sports, Sunderland latest: Poznan draw ‘good experience’, says Le Bris.[Sky Sports]

According to Sky Sports, Dominant Sunderland punished as Bengtsson earns Lech draw.[Sky Sports]

According to BBC Sport, Bournemouth pick up first league victory with win over Sunderland.[BBC Sport]

05 · transfer

Transfers & Values

“Which Sunderland players could be sold, and what are the key players worth?”

We estimate Noah Sadiki's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Chris Rigg's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Brian Brobbey's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

Transfermarkt values Brian Brobbey at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Brian Brobbey is (likely between and ), above his market value.

Transfermarkt values Noah Sadiki at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Noah Sadiki is (likely between and ), above his market value.

Transfermarkt values Robin Roefs at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Robin Roefs is (likely between and ), above his market value.

Luke O'Nien's contract runs until .

Reinildo Mandava's contract runs until .

Kevin Danso's contract runs until .

06 · scout

Recruitment

“Where should Sunderland strengthen, and who fits?”

Sunderland's biggest squad need is .

Counted by where they start, Sunderland's options for full-back add up to players, leaving veterans aside.

A squad carries players for full-back.

Sunderland's best option for full-back is .

The last of Sunderland's regular starters at full-back is .

The last of Sunderland's regular starters at full-back averages league goals and assists per full match.

The last of Sunderland's regular starters at full-back has a market value of .

Sunderland's best option for full-back has a market value of .

At the squads closest to Sunderland in strength, the best option for full-back is typically worth . of Sunderland's options for full-back, counted by where they start, are veterans.

Dream target: Adrien Truffert (AFC Bournemouth), who is years old.

Adrien Truffert plays for .

Adrien Truffert averages league goals per full match.

Adrien Truffert averages league assists per full match.

Adrien Truffert has more league goals and assists per full match than of players at his position in his league.

Adrien Truffert's comparison is within .

Adrien Truffert's stronger foot is his .

Adrien Truffert stands centimetres tall.

Adrien Truffert has won international caps.

Adrien Truffert starts at .

In the matches on record for the past year, Adrien Truffert played minutes.

Adrien Truffert has a market value of .

Our fair-fee estimate for Adrien Truffert is (likely between and ).

We project Adrien Truffert to play of Sunderland's minutes.

We rate Adrien Truffert's injury risk as .

Dream target: Maxi Araújo (Sporting CP), who is years old.

Maxi Araújo plays for .

Biggest need: full-back

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Adrien Truffert
Club
AFC Bournemouth
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays left-back · left-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Premier League. He would compete with Nordi Mukiele () for a starting place. The most valuable regular starter we found at full-back. We expect him to play of Sunderland's minutes. Market value .
Maxi Araújo
Club
Sporting CP
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays left-back · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Liga Portugal. That is more than Nordi Mukiele, the last of Sunderland's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. The second most valuable regular starter we found at full-back. We expect him to play of Sunderland's minutes. Market value .
Malo Gusto
Club
Chelsea FC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays right-back · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A possession full-back: in the top of full-backs in Europe's biggest leagues for passes, the top for shots and the top for interceptions ( league season). He would compete with Nordi Mukiele () for a starting place. Closest in style: T. Alexander-Arnold. The third most valuable regular starter we found at full-back. We expect him to play of Sunderland's minutes. Market value .

Realistic targets · gettable

Ryan Sessegnon
Club
Fulham FC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays left-back · left-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Premier League. He would compete with Nordi Mukiele () for a starting place. A move that can happen: Fulham FC sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Sunderland. The likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot). Only months are left on his contract, which brings the price down.
Jake O'Brien
Club
Everton FC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back, right-back · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match; for goals and assists he is behind most players at his position in Premier League (ahead of ). He would compete with Nordi Mukiele () for a starting place. Closest in style: D. Foulquier. A move that can happen: Everton FC sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Sunderland. The second likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Jayden Oosterwolde
Club
Fenerbahce
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back, left-back · left-footed · cm
Why · He has not set up a league goal in the matches on record; for goals and assists he is behind most players at his position in Super Lig (ahead of ). He would compete with Nordi Mukiele () for a starting place. A move that can happen: Fenerbahce sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Sunderland. The third likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).

Hidden gems · young, rising

Sascha Britschgi
Club
Parma Calcio 1913
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays right midfield, right-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match; for goals and assists he is behind most players at his position in Serie A (ahead of ). He would compete with Nordi Mukiele () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Parma Calcio 1913's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Pau Navarro
Club
Villarreal CF
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back, right-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He has not set up a league goal in the matches on record; for goals and assists he is behind most players at his position in La Liga (ahead of ). He would compete with Nordi Mukiele () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Villarreal CF's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Arsène Kouassi
Club
FC Lorient
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays left midfield · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Ligue 1. That is more than Nordi Mukiele, the last of Sunderland's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. Aged and already a regular ( of FC Lorient's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Second need: defensive midfield

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Ethan Ampadu
Club
Leeds United
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A regular: minutes for Leeds United in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Noah Sadiki () for a starting place. The most valuable regular starter we found at defensive midfield. We expect him to play of Sunderland's minutes. Market value .
Máximo Perrone
Club
Como 1907
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for Como 1907 in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. That is more than Noah Sadiki, the last of Sunderland's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. The second most valuable regular starter we found at defensive midfield. We expect him to play of Sunderland's minutes. Market value .
Archie Gray
Club
Tottenham Hotspur
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · In style he is in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for passes ( league season). He would compete with Noah Sadiki () for a starting place. The third most valuable regular starter we found at defensive midfield. We expect him to play of Sunderland's minutes. Market value .

Hidden gems · young, rising

Marc Bernal
Club
FC Barcelona
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Noah Sadiki () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of FC Barcelona's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Jack Hinshelwood
Club
Brighton & Hove Albion
Age
Price
(likely –)
right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · That is more than Noah Sadiki, the last of Sunderland's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. Aged and already a regular ( of Brighton & Hove Albion's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Leon Avdullahu
Club
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Noah Sadiki () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Price is our fair fee for Sunderland today; the likely range is where most fees for players like him have landed. Wages are not shown: no free source publishes them.

Injury risk is rated for players in Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1; Eredivisie has too little injury data to rate; other leagues have none.

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According to The Guardian, Sunderland have been linked with Matias Orozco. — the source does not say this
According to The Guardian, Sunderland have been linked with Bolu Shofowoke. — the source does not say this
According to The Guardian, Sunderland have been linked with Igor Paixão. — the source does not say this
Adrien Truffert has [number] months left on his contract. — only one source so far