Ligue 1

£5.1m Move Turns Sour: Ex-Sunderland Star Trapped in Transfer Limbo

August 8, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Pierre Ekwah’s future has been thrown into uncertainty after Saint-Étienne reportedly activated a £5.1 million buyout clause without fully informing him or his representatives. The 23-year-old, who impressed during a loan spell from Sunderland last season, is now said to be at odds with the French club and has yet to return to first-team training. Talks have broken down, with the club allegedly threatening to demote him to the reserves amid a growing stand-off.

Gyan 2.0? Sunderland Plot Bold Move for £17m Star ‘Making Waves’ – Top Priority Revealed

July 6, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Sunderland are making bold moves to avoid an immediate return to the Championship, with Matthis Abline emerging as their top striker target. The Black Cats have already submitted a £17m bid for the Nantes forward, hoping he can replicate the impact of Asamoah Gyan, who famously fired the club to safety in 2010. Abline, described as “making waves in Ligue 1,” impressed with his standout performances last season—including a stunning solo goal against PSG—making him a potentially game-changing addition at the Stadium of Light.

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 Set to Break the Bank in Sensational Move for Strasbourg Star Habib Diarra

June 28, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Sunderland AFC have agreed a record-breaking €35 million deal to sign Strasbourg’s dynamic midfielder and captain Habib Diarra. The 21-year-old, who recently impressed for Senegal against England, has given the green light to join the newly promoted Premier League side, marking a bold statement of intent from the Black Cats following their return to the top flight.

Massive Statement: Sunderland Smash Record to Land Habib Diarra in £30m Stunner

June 28, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Sunderland have made a major statement of intent by securing the £30 million signing of highly-rated midfielder Habib Diarra from Strasbourg, marking their second record-breaking transfer of the summer. The 21-year-old Senegal international, who recently scored against England at Wembley, is set to replace Jobe Bellingham following his £30 million move to Borussia Dortmund. Diarra’s arrival underlines Sunderland’s growing focus on Ligue 1 talent and signals their ambition to compete strongly in the Premier League.