For now, the newly-promoted side to England's first division are being protagonists in the press.Players like Celtic's Cameron Carter-Vickers (27), Liverpool's Joe Gomez (28) or Nantes' Matthis Abline (22) have been linked to the club.

Sunderland have completed the signing of Habib Diarra from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.The transfer, which is reported to be worth £30 million, sees Diarra join the Black Cats on a five-year deal."I’m

French football expert Baptiste Reynaud has talked up Sunderland's record signing Habib Diarra as a "good fit" for the club. Senegal midfielder Diarra joined the Black Cats from Strasbourg on Tuesday for a reported £30m.