Sunderland Dare to Dream as French Midfield Gems Enter the FrameThere is a growing sense that Sunderland are no longer content with survival narratives or incremental progress. Instead, a club once

According to TEAMtalk, Sunderland are prepared to reward head coach Régis Le Bris with a new contract and an improved salary, despite the 50-year-old only signing fresh terms at the end of last season. The report claims the club are keen to secure Le Bris’ long-term future following Sunderland’s rapid progress under his leadership.

Named man of the match in the 2024 AFCON final, which Ivory Coast won, Adingra was a surprise omission when the squad was announced. Six other Sunderland players are at the tournament — Reinildo, Arthur Masuaku, Chemsdine Talbi, Bertrand Traore, Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki.

Former Gunner Dan Ballard is set to miss Sunderland’s upcoming game against Manchester City through injury, but he should be back in time to play against Arsenal.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty

The January transfer window is about to open, so we've asked AI to predict who Sunderland could sign and sell.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter and Sunderland fan Tom A Smith - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

Manchester City and Sunderland both seek a winning start to 2026 at the Stadium of Light on New Year’s Day.The hosts, winless since December 14 after consecutive draws to end 2025, face visitors