Sunderland and Leeds United have reportedly seen their interest complicated after an injury update emerged on a £32million striker currently playing abroad

The project led by Regis Le Bris is moving in a positive direction at the halfway point of the season, remaining among the top 10 teams in the Premier League.

Sunderland host Manchester City at the Stadium of Light on Jan. 1, in Premier League matchday 19. Get live streaming info, predicted lineups, and team news.

Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, Everton are all weighing up potential moves for AS Roma midfielder Edoardo Bove, according to reports.

Sunderland AFC share a health update on defender Dan Ballard, confirming his fitness status and recovery progress following a recent ankle injury.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An investigative journalist who also writes about European soccer. SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - JULY 29: New Sunderland signing Granit Xhaka performs media duties at The Academy of Light on ...

Captain of our first league team and a player of considerable skill and influence, Johnny Auld was a leader on and off the field and something of a football pioneer.

The Black Cats went into the contest sitting eighth on 30 points from 20 games, level with Brentford directly above them in seventh, and firmly in the thick of an increasingly congested top-half picture.