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Roker Roundup: Your rundown of the latest Sunderland news!

From exciting construction projects to musical recognition for the city, plenty has been happening at Sunderland recently. Andrew Smithson looks at the latest goings on!

Sunderland striker set for Millwall move

Irish striker Aaron Connolly is set to leave Sunderland to join up with fellow Championship side Millwall.

“It is Sunderland” — Black Cats credited with interest in 24-year-old South African midfielder

Silly season has started! Reports from South Africa are claiming that Sunderland have scouted a 24-year-old South African midfielder who plays for Orlando Pirates.

Report: Could Speakman be about to leave a gift-wrapped striker in Reggie’s Christmas stocking?

Reports from Ivory Coast claim that Sunderland are looking very closely at a striker who plays in Sweden… is Speakman about to leave a nice present for Le Bris this Christmas?!

Roker Roundup: Your run down of random Sunderland news!

Take a look at some of the SAFC stories that have bubbled away in the background…

Mackem Cewkbewk Raises £20,000 for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen

An initial donation of £20,000 has been made to the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen Fundraiser pot thanks to sales of the Mackem Cewkbewk!

Is Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus looking to buy a Brazilian feeder club?!

Some random news we’ve sourced from South America today, as reports in Brazil claim that Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has shown an interest in the ownership of a top Série A club.

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Roker Roundup: Your rundown of the latest Sunderland news!

In the latest Roundup, Andrew Smithson looks at what’s been happening across Wearside, both football-related and otherwise!

Roker Roundup: Your run down of random Sunderland news!

A quick catch up of the latest news from our beloved SAFC…

Roker Roundup: Your rundown of random Sunderland news!

Points on the pitch and plenty more happening off it, with your latest update on all things SAFC…

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus gives in-depth interview about Sunderland Head Coach Régis Le Bris

We don’t hear much from Kyril Louis-Dreyfus in public, but he’s given an in-depth interview to French outlet RMC Sport chatting about Sunderland’s Head Coach Régis Le Bris.

Roker Roundup: Your run down of random Sunderland news! 

There may have been an international break, but there has still been plenty going on at Sunderland AFC over the last couple of weeks…

Roker Roundup: Your rundown of random Sunderland news! 

Roker Report launches a new regular feature, catching up with the bits and bobs of Sunderland news that fans may have missed over recent days and weeks…

New assistant Head Coach turned down manager’s job for Sunderland role

New Assistant Head Coach Pedro Ribeiro was offered a manager’s job and was all set to take over before Sunderland came calling.

The Mackem Cewkbewk: New book celebrates the role of food and drink in Wearside culture

Drum roll please... Introducing THE MACKEM CEWKBEWK!

Transfer News: Republic of Ireland international striker Aaron Connolly set to sign for Sunderland

Sunderland are set to complete the free transfer signing of 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international striker Aaron Connolly.

The Nearly Men: Moves for trio of strikers that almost signed for Sunderland explained

Roko Simic and Lucas Stassin have commented on almost signing for Sunderland, whilst a Lorient chief explains why they couldn’t let Mohamed Bamba head to Wearside.

Le Bris interview gives in-depth insight into the thinking behind letting Pierre Ekwah leave

Sunderland Head Coach Régis Le Bris has given an interview in France to explain the decision behind allowing Pierre Ekwah to leave and join St. Etienne on loan.

Report: Sunderland’s Luis Hemir Semedo set to sign on loan with... JUVENTUS

Yes, you read that right - according to Portuguese outlet Record, Luis Hemir Semedo is set to leave Sunderland to join up with Italian giants Juventus on loan.

Report: Sunderland set to sign 18-year-old Serbian midfielder on 4 year deal — medical imminent

According to reports in Serbia, Sunderland are set to complete the signing of 18-year-old Serbian midfielder Milan Aleksić for €3.7m on a four-year deal.

Report: Sunderland in talks to sign Ghana international Salis Abdul Samed from RC Lens

Reports coming out of France claim Sunderland are in talks to sign Ghana international Salis Abdul Samed from RC Lens on loan — could he be our Pierre Ekwah replacement?

Report: Sunderland set asking price for Pierre Ekwah, with St Etienne interested

FootMercato are reporting that St Etienne are interested in signing Pierre Ekwah, with Sunderland setting their asking price for the French midfielder.

Alexandre Mendy gives in-depth interview — he’s desperate to sign for Sunderland

Alexandre Mendy is absolutely desperate to sign for Sunderland, and has once again expressed his frustration over the inability of his club to sanction a deal.

“I want to go to Sunderland” — Caen striker Alexandre Mendy speaks out again about his future

With time running out in the transfer window, Alexandre Mendy has once again spoken out about his desire to sign for Sunderland.

Caen manager provides update on Sunderland target Alexandre Mendy

What’s going on with Alexandre Mendy? According to his manager at Caen, it’s all still a bit complicated…

Mendy Transfer Latest: Agent hits out at Caen upper management for stalling move to Sunderland

Alexandre Mendy’s desire to leave Caen for Sunderland has been held up with issues on their end, and now the player’s agent has hit out at the club’s upper management for putting the buffers on his move.

Sunderland target Alexandre Mendy releases statement about protracted transfer saga

Frustrated by his current situation, Sunderland target Alexandre Mendy has released a statement on his footballing future and desire to leave Caen.

Report: Sunderland are one of many clubs tracking 23-year-old French playmaker Enzo Bardeli

Sunderland are said to be one of many clubs watching 23-year-old French playmaker Enzo Bardeli, according to reports in France.

Report: Sunderland fancy Slovenian international striker as Bordeaux go bust

Slovenian outlet Planet Nogomet claim Sunderland are one of many clubs hoping to take advantage of Bordeaux’s plight, with 22-year-old striker Zan Vipotnik apparently on our radar.

Report claims Sunderland are showing interest in Finnish u-21 international

Sunderland have reportedly made contact with a Finnish winger ahead of a possible move.

Report: Caen reject Sunderland bid for striker Alexandre Mendy

Sunderland have had a bid rejected for Caen’s top marksman Alex Mendy, according to reports in France.

The House of Clauds: Moan on the move

Sunderland AFC Women’s number one Claudia Moan is leaving the club on a free transfer — should there be cause for concern?

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