Granit Xhaka's Sunderland future has been plunged into doubt after Chelsea's interest in the captain emerged.

So what happens next? Scott Wilson and Dom Shaw discuss at length.

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We were at the Stadium of Light this week to sit down with Sunderland director of football Florent Ghisolfi and interim chief executive Tom Burwell.

We discuss what came out of the interviews, including Sunderland's summer transfer strategy, stance on exits, financial position and much more.

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Sunderland remain in discussions with Lutsharel Geertruida's representatives over a permanent move for the defender.

But with other clubs interested and with Geertruida now away at the World Cup, what happens next?

We discuss the Dutchman and also assess the other talking points to come out of the retained list this week. And we discuss Sunderland's strategy when it comes to incomings this summer. 

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Sunderland are preparing for the summer transfer window after their stunning first campaign back in the Premier League.

Regis Le Bris' squad will be strengthened by new recruits this summer, but what about exits?

Dom and Scott run through the squad and discuss potential departures.

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What a day. What a season. What a side. What a manager.

The dust has now settled on one of the great days and occasions at the Stadium of Light.

We reflect on the brilliant win over Chelsea and look back on what has been a remarkable campaign.

And we take an early look ahead at next season's Europa League campaign and discuss what qualification means for the summer transfer planning.

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Europe is on for Sunderland! Beat Chelsea on the final day and the Black Cats could well have secured their place in the UEFA Conference League or Europa League next season.

We look ahead to this weekend and discuss what Sunderland need - and why we're confident it will work out. We also reflect on the win over Everton and numerous talking points to come from the success at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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We talk transfers in our latest episode as we look ahead to the summer transfer window and the players who are likely to leave Sunderland.

We also look back on the draw with Wolves and discuss Dan Ballard's sending off, and preview the visit of Manchester United this weekend.

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Sunderland head to Wolves this weekend looking to bounce back after the Nottingham Forest disaster last time out.

We reflect on that heavy defeat and discuss why the trip to Molineux will tell us an awful lot about the Black Cats and what happens next.

We also discuss Nordi Mukiele's response to fans and look ahead to the summer transfer window.

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Sunderland host Nottingham Forest on Friday night knowing a win will lift them joint seventh in the Premier League table.

We look ahead to that game, and also discuss the report this week claiming Regis Le Bris' job could be at risk this summer if the Black Cats fail to qualify for Europe.

We discuss Sunderland's stance and how Le Bris reacted to the claims.

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Sunderland are bang in the hunt for European football after their win over Tottenham.

We reflect on Sunday's success and assess the battle for the European places.

We also discuss Regis Le Bris' success this season, Luke O'Nien, Chris Rigg and the shocking racist abuse aimed at Brian Brobbey.

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