Contact made: Sunderland open talks to sign 100-career goal striker in £20m+ deal after Reinildo…

Contact established: Sunderland initiates discussions to acquire a striker with 100 career goals in a deal exceeding £20m following the signing of Reinildo.

After officially welcoming Reinildo Mandava, Sunderland has reportedly begun negotiations to secure another addition in the form of a £22m striker.

Reinildo: Joining Sunderland is a “dream come true”

As the fourth signing of the summer, Reinildo joins from Atletico Madrid on a free transfer, potentially making him one of the summer’s best deals. Following the arrivals of Habib Diarra, Enzo Le Fee, and Noah Sadiki, the seasoned left-back contributes to an impressively active summer transfer window at the Stadium of Light.

Eager to start, the new signing expressed on Sunderland’s official website: “It is a dream come true because it has always been my ambition to play in the Premier League – and I can’t wait to play for an historic club like Sunderland.

“I’m excited to meet the team, to fight, and to give everything for the Club. I want to help, to empower my team-mates, and share my experience in the dressing room. Above all, I want to bring joy to the fans, and I will do everything in my power to achieve that.”

Having played at the highest level, including a recent appearance in the Club World Cup, Reinildo should adapt quickly to the Premier League. This raises questions for Dennis Cirkin as he aims to maintain his starting position under Regis Le Bris.

Ultimately, whether it’s the competition for a midfield role now that Diarra has joined or the contest between Cirkin and Reinildo at left-back, this is the kind of rivalry for positions that Le Bris requires next season for Sunderland’s survival.

Additionally, it presents a similar challenge for star striker Wilson Isidor amid speculation that the Black Cats have begun discussions to sign another forward this summer.

Sunderland initiates talks to sign Luis Suarez.

As reported by O Jogo and relayed by Sport Witness, Sunderland has initiated discussions to acquire Luis Suarez from UD Almeria, a move that could thwart Sporting Club’s efforts to find a replacement for Victor Gyokeres this summer.

Although the Almeria player may not be as renowned as his Inter Miami counterpart, he is a skilled forward available for a mere €25m (£22m), and Sunderland has shown a willingness to invest that amount in recent weeks.

Last season, the 27-year-old was the standout performer, even though Almeria did not achieve promotion from La Liga 2, netting 31 goals and providing eight assists across all competitions.

This brings his overall club goal tally to 100, and the forward is now poised to compete at a higher level—whether in the Premier League or with one of Portugal’s top teams, such as Sporting. Regardless, Suarez faces a significant decision that he must make wisely at the height of his career.

For Sunderland, this could represent another bold declaration of their ambitions.

Conversely, for Sporting, it would be a disappointing setback if they were to lose Gyokeres and subsequently fail to secure their primary target.