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Sunderland favourite Lee Cattermole has gone trial with Dutch outfit VVV-Venlo following his departure from Wearside a few months ago. (Various)

Sunderland legend Niall Quinn's son, Michael, won't be signing for the club following rumours he is currently on trial. (Sunderland Echo)

Sunderland left-back Bryan Oviedo says there is a '98%' chance he will leave the club this summer after reaching an agreement. (Columbia FM)

Sunderland have agreed a fee with the Walsall for midfielder George Dobson and hope to discuss personal terms in the coming days. (Sunderland Echo)

Sunderland flop Papy Djilobodji has joined Turkish top-flight outfit Gazisehir FK on a two-year deal. (Various)

Three new parties have expressed an interest in investing in Sunderland after Mark Campbell's proposed takeover broke down. (The Sun)

Sunderland have been dealt a blow in their reported pursuit of Harry Brockbank as he is keen to stay at Bolton Wanderers. (Northern Echo)

Sunderland and Reading have made initial enquiries to Sheffield United for defender Ben Heneghan. (Sky Sports)

Walsall manager Darrell Clarke has revealed Sunderland target George Dobson did not travel to Poland with the squad because of his "mindset". (Express & Star)

Barnsley have joined Sunderland in the race to sign striker Tinashe Chakwana following his release from Burnley. (The Sun)

Sunderland are set to sign a new defender on Friday following the expected departure of Donald Love to Shrewsbury Town. (Sunderland Echo)

Sunderland manager Jack Ross says he is ‘more than confident’ that Jon McLaughlin and Aiden McGeady will be at the club next season. (Sunderland Echo)

Sunderland are determined to keep hold of Aiden McGeady and Jon McLaughlin amid interest from the MLS and the Championship, respectively. (Sunderland Echo)

New Dundee United signing Lawrence Shankland has dropped a big hint that he rejected a move to Sunderland after stating he had offers in England. (Scottish Sun)

Red Bull’s Head of Sports and Soccer Development Ralf Rangnick says they would want to invest in Sunderland should the brand look to move England.

Celtic are interested in re-signing former Sunderland defender Adam Matthews after abandoning a deal for Middlesbrough's Paddy McNair. (Scotsman)