It's an open competition at centre-back after the signing of Omar Alderete, who will get the first chance to prove himself ...

From their seven goalkeeper and defensive slots, Lineker and Richards chose to keep things relatively light at the back.

The 27-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen, becomes Sunderland's 12th signing of the window.

A move would also see Mukiele reunited with his former Leverkusen teammate Xhaka, now captain of Sunderland, as the club ...

There has been a lot of change this summer - but it was Sunderland's 'old guard' that played a crucial role in the opening-day win over West Ham ...

Arsenal agree deal; huge Eze breakthrough; Man Utd make Baleba plan; Isak to Liverpool - Plenty of big moves being worked on ...

Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement with Man City for James McAtee, according to David Ornstein. The Athletic ...

Amazingly, the 6-foot-2 forward's ice-cold nature in front of goal has even seen him be dubbed as "similar to [Erling] ...

Isidor came on during the second half at the Stadium of Light and scored Sunderland’s third goal in front of a jubilant Roker ...