The Black Cats have received a lot of interest in one of their international midfielders, sources tell TEAMtalk

The 26-year-old Norwegian international has impressed with his direct running, creativity and ability to deliver in big moments, prompting significant Premier League interest as a result

EXCL: A host of Premier League clubs including Sunderland are discussing moves to bring Folarin Balogun back to England this summer, with the Monaco striker emerging as one of the most intriguing options on the market

The West Yorkshire club have joined Sunderland and Bournemouth in the race for the Serie A star, according to the transfer guru

Granit Xhaka has made clear his plans for the future in an an interview surrounding his Sunderland career amid Chelsea attempts to lure him away

Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea have all shown interest in the talented 21-year-old but Sunderland have taken a very strong stance following his fantastic season

After overseeing one of the Premier League's most impressive recruitment drives last summer, Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi is looking to push on again with another statement signing

A move tailor-made for Xabi Alonso has been called OFF despite a full verbal agreement on personal terms being struck, and the player has 'personally informed' the Chelsea boss it's game over.

The transfer guru has brought an update on the Blues’ stance on signing the former Arsenal midfielder in the summer transfer window.

Sunderland were left furious by Chelsea's approach for their captain and have held direct talks with him while he's away at the World Cup, and now the Blues are the ones frustrated

The Premier League club have made an enquiry for a LaLiga star, but there are two Italian sides also keen on him, according to a reliable journalist

Chelsea’s interest has been driven by new head coach Xabi Alonso, who is eager to inject more proven leadership into his squad following his arrival at Stamford Bridge, and views Xhaka as the ideal addition

Sunderland are raging at the way Chelsea have gone about trying to land Granit Xhaka, unsettling the midfielder in the process, TEAMtalk can reveal

Sunderland have issued a firm response to speculation linking Granit Xhaka with a move to Chelsea

Chelsea have finalised a 'full verbal agreement' to sign a Sunderland standout in a deal pushed by Xabi Alonso

The Wearsiders have reached a firm decision on the future of a leading star after sources confirmed strong interest from within the Premier League and beyond