Well the transfer window is slowly closing with little under a week remaining of bloated transfer fees and incessant rumours linking every man and his dog to one club or another. Personally, I can’t wait until it’s closed - especially after seeing several youth players snatching their chance to impress this summer. Anyway, let’s start with the news that various media outlets are now suggesting West Ham’s alleged interest in Didier Ndong is wide of the mark. It was reported last week that...

A disappointing loss at home to Leeds last weekend was somewhat remedied in the 2-1 win away to Carlisle on Tuesday as Lynden Gooch inspired his side to victory with a goal and an assist. Before the game Grayson had stated that: Ultimately whoever is picked will be told the shirt is yours, you perform and you will be in the team for the Barnsley game – that needs to be a massive motivation for those coming in. So will the manager keep his word and reward players that made the difference...

The transfer window closes in 4 days time, and to many it would appear as though Sunderland still have a lot to do if they are to be ready to battle for success this coming season. Interviewed by the local media, Grayson noted in recent days that: I have not had loads of money to spend. I left Preston by spending just over £1m and that squad is worth more than £20m now. That’s what I try to do. Recruit and then improve on the training pitch. That’s what I will try to do here. Sometimes a...

Simon Grayson must have known he was walking into a difficult job when taking the job this summer, and because of that I have nothing but the utmost respect for him. He must have read about our financial malaise; he must have read about the players seemingly giving up the ghost, and he must have seen just how awful we were at times last season. Yet he still took the job saying: I am delighted to come to Sunderland, a club with such wonderful history and tradition, and I’m excited by the...

Wahbi Khazri has been in the spotlight again this weekend after facing abuse from sections of the travelling support down at Barnsley. However, in a lengthy social media post written in broken English, the Tunisian has addressed his current situation. The 26-year-old appears to suggest he is listening to offers from other clubs because of his disappointments at the Stadium of Light last season but Khazri backtracks somewhat - likely to cover his arse in case he’s forced to stay - by declaring...