Sunderland face tyne-wear transfer battle on monaco centre-back target

THE BLACK CATS COULD AGAIN RAID THE FRENCH MARKET IN THE SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW CLIVE YOULTON 09:30, 01 Jun 2025 Sunderland are reportedly in the market for AS Monaco defender Wilfried

Singo. The news has followed suggestions that Tyne-Wear rivals Newcastle United are also planning a move for the 24-year-old. The Black Cats’ outstanding Championship campaign under Regis Le

Bris reached a terrific conclusion in the play-off final against Sheffield United and the two North East giants can look forward to facing off against eash other next term. Le Bris will be

fully focused on the upcoming summer transfer window, which promises to be one of the biggest in the club’s history in terms of both incomings and outgoings. The French boss is likely to

delve into his home country’s transfer market for new signings once again this summer, and Ivorian defender Singo, who has been with Monaco for two years, looks to be one of those on the

club’s radar. Singo first made the move to Europe to join Italian side Torino in 2019, and despite being initially assigned to their U19 squad, he made his professional debut in August of

the same year in a Europa League qualifying clash. Article continues below He progressed to make his league debut a year later, and soon became a regular for the Maroons in Serie A. The

Ivorian international featured 109 times for Torino across four seasons before making a €10 million (£8.3m) move to Monaco in August 2023. BLACK CATS BACK IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE Sunderland

are back in the Premier League! The Black Cats defied the odds with their stunning play-off win over Sheffield United at Wembley and are now preparing for life in the top flight once again.

In this Journal special edition, we look at the key moments behind Sunderland's Premier League return, we have reaction from players and staff, look ahead to next season and celebrate

that amazing day at Wembley. Click here to buy online and have it delivered directly to your door, or you can purchase it in participating supermarkets, high street retailers, and

independent newsagents from May 30, 2025. Online postage and packaging costs apply. GIVEMESPORT claimed earlier this month that Premier League outfit Newcastle were on ‘red alert’ to his

situation and considering offering him a route out of Monaco in the coming months, and now it looks as if North East rivals Sunderland have joined the race for his services. According to a

Daily Mirror report, the Black Cats are keen to sign Singo this summer as Le Bris aims to bolster his defensive ranks ahead of their top-flight return. The 24-year-old has three years left

on his contract at the Stade Louis II, but Monaco are reportedly tempted to let him leave for a fee of around £20million, with Singo claimed to be keen on a move to England. Article

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