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Black Cats striker bid
Sunderland have reportedly joined the race to sign clinical SM Caen striker Alexandre Mendy. French outlet report that an official bid has been submitted for the 30-year-old, who looks set to leave his current club amid widespread interest. Saudi Arabian club Al-Riyadh are thought to have had offers rejected and now the Black Cats could look to swoop in.
Mendy, 30, has enjoyed a late emergence in France after moving from Bordeaux to Caen in 2020 with last season’s tally of 23 goals in 39 Ligue 2 games catching the eye of several clubs. Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman and manager Regis Le Bris have made the signing of a goalscorer their top priority, but interest in an ageing frontman goes against their previous ethos of recruiting young talent.
Armstrong battle
Stoke City and Bristol City look set to battle it out for the signature of Queens Park Rangers forward Sinclair Armstrong. West London Sport reports that Stoke are expected to submit an offer for the 21-year-old shortly, with Bristol already making their approach earlier in the window.
Journalist Pete O’Rourke reported on Monday evening that Bristol were in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Armstrong, who scored three goals in 39 Championship matches last season. But the race is not over and it seems Stoke could attempt to swoop in late for the Dublin-born frontman.