It's been another busy week on Wearside, with signings, further transfer developments and the first friendly of the summer.

We reflect on Sunderland's latest moves in the transfer market and discuss their pursuit of former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka.

And we assess the talking points to come of the first pre-season friendly of the summer against South Shields.

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Reinildo Mandava is Sunderland's latest new recruit, and he'll soon be followed by Chemsdine Talbi - then what comes next?

That's what we discuss in our latest We Are Sunderland briefing, as we also assess the profile of Sunderland's new recruits.

What's the latest on the goalkeeper front? Will Sunderland sign an out-and-out striker or a versatile forward?

And we also look ahead to this weekend's pre-season friendly double header against South Shields and Gateshead.

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Sunderland's bold and exciting summer transfer window is showing no signs of slowing down.

After the arrival of Habib Diarra and with Reinildo set to follow, the Black Cats are now on the verge of signing Noah Sadiki.

So what's the thinking behind Sunderland's transfer strategy? What and who comes next? And who will leave in the coming weeks, with a mass exodos imminent.

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It's been a fascinating week on Wearside, with several players linked with a move to Sunderland this summer.

While some are pure speculation, what do the links tell us about Sunderland's transfer approach?

We discuss Sunderland's "hard-headed" strategy, the importance of a major new off the pitch partnership and the imminent arrival of Florent Ghisolfi.

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We can start planning for the year ahead after Sunderland discovered their Premier League fixture list this week. So where are the opportunities and dangers in the schedule?

And what did we learn from Kristjaan Speakman's transfer update this week?

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We discuss what came out of our chat with Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman last week, including:

• Sunderland's summer transfer plan
• Dan Neil contract latest
• Regis Le Bris' backroom team
• How the Black Cats will approach their Premier League return.

We also discuss Jobe Bellingham's exit, reflecting on the midfielder's time on Wearside and looking ahead to what the future might hold for the teenager.

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What a weekend!

We reflect on Sunderland's unforgettable Wembley success - and look ahead to the future. What does promotion mean for Sunderland's transfer plans?

What happens next with Jobe Bellingham? We also reflect on the brave decisions that led to promotion and have an early look ahead to next season's Premier League campaign.

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We speak to Sheffield Uniter reporter Stu Rayner, of the Yorkshire Post, to get the inside view on the Blades ahead of Saturday's play-off final.

Where will the game be won and lost? Who are United's key players? What's the feeling on Sheffield? What's their view on Sunderland? And how is a former Sunderland transfer target faring ahead of a potential reunion?

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The countdown is on!

The Championship play-off final between Sunderland and Sheffield United is just days away and we have an early look ahead to Saturday's promotion decider.

Why are Sunderland seen as outsiders? Who will handle the occasion better? And how does Regis Le Bris opt to use the pieces in the jigsaw of his Sunderland attack?

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What a night! And what a moment!

We relive what could well have been Sunderland's greatest night at the Stadium of Light and tell of the emotional behind the scenes moments that followed Dan Ballard's last gasp goal against Coventry.

We also have an early look ahead to the play-off final against Sheffield United at Wembley.

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