We sat down with Florent Ghisolfi ahead of Sunderland's Carabao Cup victory over Hull City in midweek.

The director of football discussed the pursuit of Malick Fofana, Chemsdine Talbi's situation and Juan Angulo.

We reflect on our chat with Ghisolfi, look back on the Hull win and preview a huge week for the Black Cats.

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And breathe...!

It was the most dramatic transfer deadline day for Sunderland but it ended with success as Malick Fofana completed his move from Lyon.

We reflect on the incredible deadline day developments and the deals that did and didn't happen.

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It promises to be a busy and fascinating final few days of the summer transfer window on Wearside. Jack Grealish, Igor Paixão, Geny Catamo - who will end up at the Stadium of Light?

We bring you the latest on the transfer front as of Thursday afternoon, and also discuss Everton's reported interest in Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor's new contract.

We also reflect on the weekend defeat to Ipswich.

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Here we go, then! Sunderland are kicking off their Premier League campaign at Ipswich Town this weekend.

How will the season play out?  Where will the Black Cats finish? How will they fare in Europe?

We offer our predictions, and we also update you on the latest with Dayann Methalie and Sunderland's transfer picture.

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Another week has passed without Sunderland making a signing, so what's the latest on the transfer front at the Stadium of Light? How many signings do we think will arrive?

And when can the Black Cats expect to make a breakthrough?

We reflect on the win over Lens last week, look ahead to the final pre-season friendly at Rennes and predict the starting XI at Ipswich in the first Premier League game of the season.

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Sunderland are continuing to push for more signings, with Thomas Meunier so far the only new recruit this summer.

The Black Cats clearly want and need more through the door, but we discuss why there's no need to panic at this stage. 

We assess the players Sunderland want, the areas that will be strengthened and talk about the future of several figures in Regis Le Bris' squad.

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Sunderland's pre-season started with a comfortable win at York City, with the squad then heading out to the USA for their summer tour.

Regis Le Bris has named a 26-man squad for the trip, with some of the internationals set to join this weekend.

So what have we learnt in the past week about Sunderland's team and transfer plans?

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Sunderland are up and running in the transfer window with the capture of Thomas Meunier.

We discuss the arrival of the experienced Belgian defender, and also assess Sunderland's next move in the market.

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Granit Xhaka is going nowhere! We react to developments in the last week and discuss the events that led to the captain's Sunderland decision.

We also reflect on the arrival of Jose Fonte, Eliezer Mayenda's exit and assess the state of play in the transfer market.

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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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