Ex-Sunderland Wonderkid Secures Shock Five-Year Liverpool Deal Despite Heavy Transfer Interest – Ornstein Reveals

August 26, 2025 RAYMOND 0

James McConnell, a former Sunderland academy prospect, has signed a new five-year deal with Liverpool and will spend the season on loan at Ajax. The 20-year-old midfielder, highly rated at Anfield, has already made senior appearances in the FA Cup and EFL Cup final. Liverpool see him as a key part of their long-term plans, with the Ajax move aimed at giving him valuable first-team experience.

Fabrizio Romano Drops Bombshell: £3.4m Transfer Plot Twist Leaves Ex-Sunderland Talent and Leeds United at the Center of Drama

August 26, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Sam Greenwood is set to leave Leeds United in a £3.4 million move to Polish side Pogoń Szczecin, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 23-year-old, once regarded as one of England’s brightest young prospects, joined Leeds from Arsenal in 2020 and went on to make 35 senior appearances. After loan spells with Middlesbrough and Preston North End, Greenwood’s long-term future at Elland Road remained uncertain, with Leeds planning a squad overhaul. His move to Poland marks the latest turn in a career that began at Sunderland’s academy before taking him to Arsenal, Leeds, and now abroad.

“‘Medical Tests Underway’ – Fabrizio Romano Drops Crucial Update as Sunderland-Linked Defender Edges Closer to Sealing Dramatic Move”

August 3, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Harry Toffolo’s transfer saga has reached its conclusion, with the 29-year-old defender agreeing to join Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer. After being linked with Sunderland earlier this summer, Toffolo has accepted a three-year deal and is already undergoing medicals in the U.S., according to Fabrizio Romano. Sunderland ultimately chose to pursue Reinildo Mandava, leaving the door open for Charlotte to secure the former Nottingham Forest full-back. Meanwhile, Sunderland boss Régis Le Bris remains upbeat despite a winless pre-season run, praising new signings like Reinildo and hinting at Granit Xhaka taking over as team captain.