Sunderland made six signings in the summer transfer window, with varying degrees of success seen so far this season heading into the international break.

Thomas Meunier has launched a scathing attack on the modern transfer market following Ayyoub Bouaddi's blockbuster €100 million move to Manchester City. The veteran Sunderland defender strongly believes that astronomical transfer fees no longer reflect a player's true quality, claiming clubs could easily spend £200 million on a "donkey."

Meunier told The Athletic that he believes the situation cast a shadow on the tournament, which he characterized as "the dark side of traditional football."

Sunderland were beaten 2-1 by newly-promoted Ipswich Town to begin the 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a lacklustre defeat.

Lille OSC have confirmed the departure of their Belgian international defender Thomas Meunier (34) after two seasons with Les Dogues. A free agent, the experienced right-back has since signed for AFC ...