Nazariy rusyn transfer 'decision made' as sunderland plans take shape

SUNDERLAND HAVE A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT TRANSFER DECISIONS TO MAKE AFTER WINNING PROMOTION BACK TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE 14:00, 29 May 2025Updated 15:11, 29 May 2025 Sunderland striker Nazariy

Rusyn will not sign for Croatian outfit Hajduk Split on a permanent deal this summer, according to the latest reports. Sportske Novosti claims Gennaro Gattuso’s side have opted against

signing the 26-year-old on a permanent transfer, having struggled on loan since his arrival. The report claims Sunderland had negotiated a €2million (£1.67m) deal with Split, but the

Croatian side believe it's too much after a tough spell. Regis Le Bris handed the Ukrainian just 66 minutes of Championship football last season, appearing in eight games, before

linking up with Gattuso in January. Rusyn played 716 minutes for Hadjuk Split, but failed to score or provide an assist in a disappointing spell. That being said, his side finished third in

the league and had been mulling over a decision to sign the striker permanently. However, the report from Sportske Novosti claims Gattuso's side will walk away from the deal and Rusyn

will return to Wearside this summer. Article continues below The Ukrainian signed a deal until the summer of 2027 but has found it tough to nail down a spot in the starting XI and could be

one of a number of players on the move this summer. Sunderland have decisions to make on the likes of Pierre Ekwah, Abdoullah Ba, Adil Aouchiche, Timothee Pembele, Rusyn, Luis Hemir Semedo,

Jewison Bennette, Jay Matete and Ian Poveda. Kristjaan Speakman will be looking to bolster the Black Cats' coffers this summer ahead of a huge summer transfer window as they look to

avoid relegation from the Premier League. None of the previous six Championship clubs to have won promotion have been able to survive in the Premier League the following season, but

Sunderland will be out to buck that trend. The Wearsiders have already completed the signing of Enzo Le Fee after agreeing an obligation to buy the French playmaker upon sealing promotion,

as part of his loan agreement with AS Roma. The club are also understood to be in talks with Romaine Mundle over a new deal, while Jordan Henderson is being linked with a sensational return

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