Sunderland short in their bid for Forest star Gabriel, says report
There is just a week to go until the start of the new League One season – with Sunderland still hopeful they can sign more players before the 2021/22 campaign.
Here are some of the latest SAFC-related stories from around the web…
Sunderland pursuing Nottingham Forest fullback
It’s been well documented that one of Sunderland’s biggest priorities is to bring in some new full-backs this summer.
The Black Cats are believed to have pulled out of a deal to sign Liverpool fullback Tony Gallacher, while Nottingham Forest defender Jordan Gabriel has also been on the Wearsiders’ radar.
According to the Sun’s Alan Nixon, Sunderland's bid for Gabriel, 22, is in the range of £400,000, while a £600,000 asking price has been placed on the defender by Forest.
The right-back made 27 League One appearances while on loan at Blackpool last season.
No worthwhile offers for reported Cats target
Up in Scotland, St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson says there has only been 'slight interest' in some of his in-demand players.
Sunderland have been linked with Saints midfielder Ali McCann, who is said to be valued at around £2million.
“If there were any offers made that were worthwhile
for the club it would be something we’d have to consider but at the moment there’s been nothing,” said Davidson.
“It’s a difficult one. I do think Scotland gives you value for money. Down south prices are probably inflated.
“All I know is that the players who played for me last year won two domestic trophies, which is a high standard. That’s their value to me.”
Latest Jordan Jones reports Elsewhere in League One, former Sunderland winger Jordan Jones has been linked with a handful of clubs but won’t be moving to Ipswich Town, according to the East
Anglian Daily Times.
Jones has two years left on his contract at Rangers following a loan spell on Wearside last season, and has also been linked with a move to Wigan Athletic.
Ipswich were also said to be tracking Jones, yet reports from East Anglia claim the Tractor Boys are pursuing other targets, including playmaker Bersant Celina from French side Dijon.