Sunderland's transfer window remains quiet ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Sunderland approaches the start of the 2026/2027 Premier League season with only one new signing, Thomas Meunier, arriving on a free transfer. Despite qualifying for the Europa League last season, there are concerns about the lack of squad depth and the departure of key players, including Eliezer Mayenda to Rennes. Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi faces challenges as other clubs enhance their rosters. The club's opening match is against Ipswich, and the deadline for further transfers is approaching.
- •Sunderland qualified for the Europa League last season.
- •Thomas Meunier is the only new addition so far.
- •Eliezer Mayenda has left for Rennes.
- •Squad depth is a concern ahead of the new season.
- •Sunderland's opening match is against Ipswich.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Sunderland’s Quiet Window: Patience or Cause for Concern?
"With the new season fast approaching, has Sunderland’s surprisingly quiet transfer window become a concern - or is there still plenty of time for Ghisolfi to deliver?
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