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How Sunderland plan to use incoming signing Armand Lauriente as medical date and contract length shared

Josh Barker
Josh Barker

TBR Football can confirm the latest developments regarding Sunderland’s pursuit of Armand Lauriente.

Sunderland have wasted little time improving their squad since promotion to the Premier League, and more additions are planned.

TBR sources understand that Aaron Ramsdale is a Sunderland target, while plenty of names have already arrived at the Stadium of Light.

The Black Cats have officially announced six signings, including a new club record for Habib Diarra.

  • Simon Adingra – Brighton, £20.5m
  • Habib Diarra – Strasbourg, £30m
  • Enzo Le Fee – Roma, £20m
  • Noah Sadiki – Union Saint-Gilloise, £17.5m
  • Reinildo Mandava – Atletico Madrid, free
  • Chemsdine Talbi – Club Brugge, £19m

Now, a seventh signing of the summer is expected to be completed soon, with more transfers planned.

Armand Lauriente' of US Sassuolo celebrates his goal during the Serie B match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Reggiana
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Sunderland plan medical for Armand Lauriente

Sunderland have made an offer for Granit Xhaka, who is open to returning to the Premier League, TBR sources revealed.

Meanwhile, a deal for Armand Lauriente will be wrapped up this weekend. TBR Football’s chief transfer correspondent, Graeme Bailey, shared that it is a five-year deal, and he is due for his medical on Saturday.

Sunderland beat Serie A outfits Lazio and Fiorentina to Lauriente’s signature.

Bailey said: “It’s another case that club officials are delighted, they have worked hard on all their deals this summer and they are not finished.

“Their new director of football, Florent Ghisolfi, played his part in this one – he knew the deal that it would take and got it done.

“Sunderland see him as a winger, but one who can play either side and even through the middle.”

Meanwhile, Sky’s Keith Downie has reported that Sunderland, after already spending £95m, want to add ‘several’ more signings.

Armand Lauriente stats

Lauriente moved to Sassuolo from French side FC Lorient in 2022 for around £10m

The 26-year-old has notched 102 appearances in all competitions for the Serie B club, enjoying his most prolific season in 2024/25.

He scored 18 and assisted six in 33 league fixtures, largely operating off the left but also playing as a centre-forward on occasion.