player departures

Sunderland Strike First – £30m Leeds Target Stolen in Bold Summer Statement

June 30, 2025 RAYMOND 0

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Sunderland’s return to the Premier League is set to spark a major squad overhaul, with up to 15 departures and 10 signings expected in a summer of calculated ambition. A new-look midfield built around Habib Diarra, Dan Neil, and Enzo Le Fée is already taking shape, while top-level experience is arriving in defence with Reinildo Mandava. Though Anthony Patterson is likely to keep his No.1 spot, the club is pushing to bring in competition – possibly Marcin Bulka – as they aim to reinforce every department. With the club targeting young, high-upside talent and offloading fringe players, a leaner, more dynamic Sunderland side could be in place by August – ready to face the top flight with both purpose and a clear plan.

Stoke City Left Shattered: Nine Key Departures Leave Skeleton Squad at the Edge of the Summer Transfer Window

May 13, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Mark Robins faces a significant challenge in his first summer transfer window as Stoke City manager. Early moves have already been made, with five loan players returning to their parent clubs and four senior players being released. Meanwhile, three players have signed new deals, and another has been offered an extension. The club expects more departures in the coming weeks, including Ryan Mmaee, Andre Vidigal, and Niall Ennis, and may even look to sell players if needed.

Despite these changes, Stoke’s current squad is relatively strong, with 21 players who have started league games remaining, along with 13 young players who have been in the matchday squad. The real challenge for Robins, alongside Jon Walters and Ian Torrance, will be upgrading squad players into starters rather than simply replacing like for like. With a solid base in place, Robins will look to strengthen and build a competitive side for the upcoming season.