A round-up of transfer news involving Sunderland AFC.
Paolo Di Canio looks to be closing in on his ninth summer signing as Panathanaikos winger Charis Mavrias is due to arrive on Wearside this week to undergo a medical.
One player who Di Canio looks like missing out on is the Argentina defender Lucas Orban who is expected to sign for Bordeaux.
Sky Tyne and Wear understands that despite links to both Fulham and Newcastle United, Phil Bardsley is yet to speak with any club regarding his future.
We also believe Paolo Di Canio is due to meet with Lee Cattermole’s representatives in the very near future to discuss his future.
A source close to Cattermole told Sky Tyne and Wear that the former Middlesbrough man is likely to leave the Stadium of Light on loan if no bids are received for him.
James McClean could also be on his way out. Paolo Di Canio has been playing Emanuele Giaccherini and Adam Johnson as his two wingers in pre-season and McClean is not guaranteed a starting sport.
The Republic of Ireland international had a number of off-field incidents last season and Celtic are thought to be readying themselves with an offer in the region of £2.5million.