Sunderland's transfer pursuit of Borini becomes prolonged saga in 2014
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
In August 2014, Sunderland faced challenges in their efforts to secure a permanent transfer for Fabio Borini from Liverpool following a successful loan season. Despite an agreed fee of around £14 million, delays and Borini's hesitance to leave Liverpool led to growing frustration among supporters. Sunderland manager Gus Poyet expressed optimism about completing the transfer, even as time ran out in the transfer window. Ultimately, Borini remained at Liverpool for the season before rejoining Sunderland in 2015 for a reduced fee.
- •Sunderland negotiated a £14 million deal with Liverpool for Borini.
- •Borini expressed a desire to prove himself at Liverpool despite a successful loan.
- •Manager Gus Poyet remained hopeful of completing the transfer.
- •Borini stayed at Liverpool for the 2014-15 season before returning to Sunderland in 2015.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — On This Day (7th Aug 2014): The Borini Saga — Sunderland’s Summer of Waiting & Hope
"Could Sunderland really bring Fabio Borini back to Wearside? The summer of 2014 became a transfer saga full of hope, frustration and ultimately, disappointment.
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