Just after 2pm on Saturday the statement of intent walked through the glass doors at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light and past the giant painting of Sunderland-Aston Villa from this month in 1895.

Roma have officially sent Enzo Le Fée to Sunderland on loan with an option to buy that can become an obligation for €23m.

Burnley will aim to make three in a row when they host Sunderland for a Championship clash this Friday. The hosts are currently an unstoppable force in the tournament, with their unbeaten streak ...