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Imminent Arrival’ – Birmingham City Set to Seal Landmark Deal This Week as Sunderland Watch on Helplessly

July 2, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Birmingham City are on the cusp of completing one of the standout transfers of the summer, with Demarai Gray set for a romantic return to St Andrew’s. The winger has passed a medical, and all that remains is formal approval from the Saudi Pro League before the move from Al-Ettifaq can be finalised. Negotiated smartly by the Blues, the deal will see Gray arrive on a free transfer with a 20% sell-on clause, despite his former club’s initial £8 million valuation. An announcement could come as early as today, marking a significant moment in Birmingham’s summer rebuild.

Shock Exit? Danny Rohl Stuns Sheffield Wednesday Squad with Departure Bombshell as Leicester Circle

June 30, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Danny Rohl has made the bold decision to leave Sheffield Wednesday, informing senior players of his exit after nearly two years at the helm. With Leicester City and Brentford showing strong interest, his departure seems all but confirmed. Despite guiding the Owls to a stable 12th-place finish last season and winning praise for navigating the chaos of Dejphon Chansiri’s ownership, Rohl had not returned for pre-season—fueling speculation that a move was imminent. As Wednesday prepare to promote assistant Henrik Pedersen, Rohl’s next chapter appears set to unfold at a higher level.

The £30m Statement: Why Sunderland Are All In on Habib Diarra – and What It Spells for Le Bris’ Tactics

June 29, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Habib Diarra’s imminent £30 million move to Sunderland marks a bold statement of intent from the newly-promoted Premier League side. Set to become the club’s most expensive signing, Diarra is expected to replace Jobe Bellingham in midfield—but the data suggests this isn’t just a like-for-like swap. The 20-year-old Senegalese international not only outperformed Bellingham in goals, assists, and key creative metrics last season, but he also did so in a tougher league against stronger opposition. With superior attacking output and a dynamic presence in the final third, Diarra’s arrival signals a shift in Sunderland’s midfield identity under Régis Le Bris—one that could reshape their approach entirely in the top flight.

Sunderland on High Alert as Vladyslav Vanat Transfer Hits Shock Twist Over ‘Absurd’ Price Demand

June 26, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Sunderland’s hopes of signing Dynamo Kyiv striker Vladyslav Vanat have been thrown into doubt, despite being the only club to make formal contact with the Ukrainian side. While reports initially suggested a rising price tag, journalist Mikhail Spivakovsky dismissed claims of an inflated fee as “absurd,” insisting the €20m release clause remains intact. However, he also questioned whether a move to Wearside was realistic, casting doubt over the Black Cats’ pursuit. Meanwhile, sporting director Kristjaan Speakman reaffirmed Sunderland’s commitment to long-term Premier League stability, emphasizing their strategic recruitment efforts.