🚨 EXCL: Sunderland submit offer to sign Jack Grealish from Manchester City. Bid for 30yo winger loan with #MCFC# covering part of salary + possibility to become permanent next summer when contract ends. #SAFC# pursuing Igor Paixao in parallel @TheAthleticFC

🚨 EXCL: Sunderland to sign Thomas Meunier as free agent. 34yo right-back available after expiry of Lille contract & joining #SAFC# on 2yr deal. Belgium international landed into Newcastle this morning + will do medical before completing move @TheAthleticFC

Sunderland lost 5-3 to Manchester City, but Brian Brobbey scored a hat-trick and the Black Cats recorded their highest xG of the season (4.15), outperforming City’s 2.72. The performance showed Sunderland can create high-quality chances even against title contenders. Source: Sunderland Echo #SAFC#