'It will be difficult, but we must beat the odds... this club is our life': REGIS LE BRIS and GRANIT XHAKA welcome Daily Mail Sport into Sunderland's inner sanctum - and take us inside their plan to take Europe by storm

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Sporting CP head coach hits back at national team boss comments on Sunderland transfer target Geny Catamo

Three emerging Sunderland youngsters to watch out for this season

'Sort of character..' - Sunderland favourite message to Trai Hume ahead of new campaign

Full transfer details as Sunderland sign Dayann Methalie after dramatic week

James Copley’s Sunderland notebook: Sunderland stories I’d never heard, mental health, and why football can be so brutal

James Copley: Sunderland flex unfamiliar transfer muscles as Florent Ghisolfi refuses to be bullied

Major Sunderland transfer breakthrough with Granit Xhaka understudy set to sign

Transfer news and rumours today: Aston Villa confirm defender signing, Sunderland agree midfielder deal

Dayann Methalie & Florent Ghisolfi react after Sunderland complete exciting signing of star left-back

'Has to cope with..' - Ex-Sunderland striker has message to Regis Le Bris ahead of Europa & Premier League

Ipswich vs. Sunderland injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Ipswich Town boss fires warning to Europa League-bound Sunderland ahead of Premier League opener

Transfer news: Official Sunderland stance on Jules Ahoka deal outlined amid fresh £8.6m claims

Régis Le Bris drops big hint in response to Sunderland striker transfer question

Serie A club make transfer decision over Sunderland-linked midfield star

AC Milan swap deal talks could scupper Sunderland move for Roma star

'I learned a lot...' - Ex-Sunderland favourite Eliezer Mayenda opens up on Black Cats stint and transfer exit

Why Sunderland believe 17-year-old wonderkid can follow Jordan Pickford and Anthony Patterson pathway

Sunderland coach outlines Aji Alese plan after injury nightmare and Portsmouth setback

Phil Smith: My honest Sunderland predictions for the new season and what I think the bookies are missing

Transfer news: Ex-Sunderland loanee Lutsharel Geertruida signs for new club

Régis Le Bris's Sunderland XI and bench to face Ipswich Town in Premier League opener predicted

Régis Le Bris: What's been 'really clear' since Granit Xhaka's World Cup return and Chelsea interest

'Massive' - Kevin Kilbane identifies Sunderland transfer development that could hold key to 26/27 success

Le Bris' Granit Xhaka message Sunderland supporters will love after Chelsea links

Régis Le Bris drops big hint in response to Sunderland striker transfer question

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Premier League 2026-27 preview No 19: Sunderland

Kevin Kilbane delivers Sunderland finish prediction amid 'tough' European claim

'Hairy moments' - Sky Sports pundit delivers Sunderland relegation threat verdict

Ipswich vs. Sunderland: Head-to-head record and past meetings

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Régis Le Bris issues blunt response to pessimistic Sunderland season predictions that fans will love

Regis Le Bris sets out his Sunderland transfer stance in 'different' window

Sunderland transfer notebook: Dayann Methalie latest, Ipswich headache, Europa League plan

Régis Le Bris issues new transfer message to Sunderland fans ahead of Premier League opener

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Régis Le Bris issues major Sunderland injury update ahead of Ipswich Town clash

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Régis Le Bris issues live Sunderland team news and transfer updates ahead of Ipswich Town clash

'He's loving life' - Kevin Phillips 'delighted' Sunderland star is staying put after 'outstanding' campaign

Dayann Methalie transfer latest as Sunderland face loan decision on in-demand winger

'Hopefully...' - Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips delivers verdict on Dayann Methalie transfer saga

Transfer news and rumours today: Everton eye £50m Grealish alternative, Sunderland to shatter club record?

Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats weigh up loan decision amid interest in winger

Sunderland transfer news: Dayann Methalie latest with €30 million deal still in the balance

Kevin Phillips opens up on 'good chat' with 'hugely important' Sunderland star amid summer transfer talk

Trai Hume sends emotional message to Dan Neil, Dennis Cirkin and Anthony Patterson after Sunderland exits

Roberto De Zerbi's revolution, four strikers aiming to join the 100-club and new rules to punish timewasting: Seven reasons to be excited about the return of the Premier League

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Our big Sunderland 2026/27 predictions from players to watch to Europa League chances

'Hopefully...' - Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips delivers verdict on Dayann Methalie transfer saga

Sunderland face Serie A competition for Bundesliga star as former winger set for Tony Mowbray reunion

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Sunderland U21s player ratings vs PSV: Three impressive 8s as young goalkeeper shines in Stadium of Light draw

Sunderland U21s 1-1 PSV: Matt Craddock's Black Cats weather storm during tough European test

Premier League confirm referee and officials for Ipswich Town v Sunderland

Premier League confirm new VAR stance ahead of Ipswich Town v Sunderland

Sunderland U21s hand start to Aji Alese as exciting young side named for Jong PSV test

Sunderland transfer news: Dayann Methalie deal stalls as Black Cats weigh up next steps

‘I would have stayed forever’ - Elliot Embleton on shattered Sunderland dream and brutal injury hell

Geny Catamo to Sunderland transfer latest as specific Dayann Methalie injury problem emerges

'The way I am' – Trai Hume makes honest Sunderland position admission as Régis Le Bris trust explained

Sunderland transfer news: Dayann Methalie deal stalls as Black Cats weigh up next steps

Transfer roundup: Dedic completes £29.5m Newcastle move, Wan-Bissaka loaned to Villa

Leo Hjelde suffers cruel injury blow days after Sunderland departure is confirmed

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Major Sunderland transfer twist with Dayann Methalie move now in the balance

Ipswich Town boss Gary O'Neil issues 'no fear' demand ahead of Sunderland and Man Utd tests

Defender's future set to be resolved after Sunderland summer transfer decision

Sunderland's £25.7m Dayann Methalie transfer hangs in the balance after medical blow

The Sunderland player who nearly died before 1973 FA Cup final and the Bob Stokoe heartbreak he never forgot

How 'world class' Sunderland team-mate prepared Luke O'Nien for Premier League heroics

Sunderland handed Geny Catamo transfer boost as Sporting talks continue over £51m clause winger

Former Sunderland loan star set to move in 'next 24 hours' amid Everton and Ajax interest

The major decision Régis Le Bris might now have to make at Sunderland this week

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Sunderland provide explanation for ticketing disruption and outline service improvements

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Dayann Methalie to Sunderland done: £25.6m transfer details, contract length and squad number revealed

Geny Catamo transfer latest as Sunderland remain in talks with Sporting CP under Florent Ghisolfi

Sunderland dressing room vow ahead of imminent transfer - as winger pursuit continues

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Ipswich Town complete double raid on Ligue 1 club ahead of Sunderland opener

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Former Sunderland captains key as Academy of Light graduate embarks on new coaching role with Gateshead

70 more brilliant photos of Sunderland fans during Stade Rennais friendly at Stadium of Light – gallery

Sunderland 'told to up offer close to £52m release clause' as next two transfers decided

Arsenal's trip to Liverpool and Leeds vs Man Utd live on Sky Sports

Why Sunderland were so keen to sign Dayann Methalie and what he'll bring to the squad explained

Sporting CP winger open to Sunderland move as Black Cats push for deal

Dayann Methalie to Sunderland: Fresh transfer details revealed including Toulouse sell-on clause

Sunderland beat Newcastle United and AS Roma to £25.7m deal in major Florent Ghisolfi transfer win

Graeme Murty hailed as ‘best coach ever’ by former Sunderland goalkeeper after surprise exit

The NEW laws in the Premier League explained

Trai Hume offers Sunderland transfer deal reaction and delivers Régis Le Bris squad strength verdict

Newcastle and Sunderland welcome new signings Dedic and Methalie