Prior to Le Bris being announced as Michael Beale’s permanent successor, only one new signing was brought to the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats acquired ex-Sheffield United goalkeeper Simon Moore after his three-year stay with fellow Championship side Coventry City had drawn to a close.
Although Moore’s signing is the only one the team has made this summer window, there have been other credible rumours tying the Wearside team to other acquisitions. Oliver Norwood, who just left Bramall Lane after five years with the South Yorkshire club upon the expiration of his contract, is the most recent figure to be linked with a move to Sunderland.
Journalist Michael Graham claims that Sunderland is “very serious” about the 33-year-old after he was released by Sheffield United. Watford and West Bromwich Albion, two Championship rivals, are also interested in signing the seasoned midfield player, according to Graham.
Norwood has had an incredible career in England’s second tier, having earned promotion to the Premier League on four separate occasions with three different clubs. In fact, from 2017-2019, he managed to be on three different promotion teams at Brighton, Fulham and eventually Sheffield United, playing top-flight football with the latter for the first time in his career. Sunderland, West Brom and Watford will be hoping Norwood is a good omen as the trio battle it out next season for a return to the promised land.
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