Sunderland Transfer News LIVE: Bilal El Khannouss Update, Romaine Mundle, Granit Xhaka

Welcome to our Sunderland transfer news live for Tuesday, July 15th. Below, all the latest information about the transfer window.

Sunderland have already begun their preseason with a 4-0 victory over South Shields at 1st Cloud Arena. It was the opportunity to see Habib Diarra (21) debut in the Black Cats' jersey.

Regis Le Bris emphasized that these commitments aim to develop connections between new players and the rest of the squad.

Meanwhile, rumors about potential new signings for Sunderland continue to emerge, and here we bring you the latest updates in our live blog for the day.

Sunderland Transfer News LIVE: Tuesday, July 15

Sky Sports delivers good news for Sunderland in transfer race

Sky Sports informs that Leicester City need to sell Bilal El Khannouss (21) to meet their PSR obligations, and to give their sporting direction margin to undertake other signings.

Therefore, this would be good news for Sunderland in case the Lads begin negotiating for the young midfielder, since the club that will compete in the Championship next season cannot become reluctant and will have to be flexible.

AS Monaco and PSV Eindhoven target Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle

According to information from Sky Sports News' Lyall Thomas, both Ligue 1's AS Monaco and Eredivisie's PSV Eindhoven have shown interest in signing Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle (22).

The report does not mention any potential transfer price that Regis Le Bris' team might demand, but specialized portal Transfermarkt estimates Mundle's market value at €6 million.

Sunderland join race for Granit Xhaka, compete with AC Milan and Saudi Club

According to information from Sacha Tavolieri, Sunderland have entered the race to sign former Arsenal midfielder and current Bayer Leverkusen player Granit Xhaka (32).

The journalist indicates that the Black Cats are competing with Saudi Arabia's NEOM SC for the signature of the Swiss veteran, and that Sunderland's board are negotiating with Bayer Leverkusen to close a deal for a fee around €10M.

Additionally, Tavolieri states that the Lads would offer Xhaka a three-year contract.

Sunderland compete with Manchester United and other clubs for Senne Lammens

According to information from GVA, Senne Lammens (23), Belgian goalkeeper for Royal Antwerp, is of interest to Sunderland.

The mentioned outlet explains that Antwerp want to make a profit from Lammens and are willing to let him go.

Galatasaray are pushing to sign him, but Manchester United, Leeds United, and the aforementioned club Sunderland are also in the race.

Sunderland are interested in Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi

As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, Sunderland have shown interest in signing Colombian center-back Jhon Lucumi (27) from Bologna.

The journalist explains that the defender has a release clause that expires this Wednesday, so the Black Cats' board might choose to wait and seek an agreement afterward.

Sunderland join West Ham and Brentford in race for Amir Richardson

According to information from La Repubblica, Sunderland are interested in signing Amir Richardson, a 23-year-old midfielder who plays for Serie A side Fiorentina.

The aforementioned outlet claims that besides the Black Cats, Brentford are another Premier League club that want to sign the Moroccan player, and they even already made approaches to the Italian team's management when they negotiated for Michael Kayode (21) in January.

Sunderland and Brentford aren't the only English clubs interested, as West Ham United are also interested.

Sunderland challenge Arsenal for Bilal El Khannouss as West Ham circle

According to information from L'Equipe, Sunderland are one of the clubs interested in signing Leicester City's Bilal El Khannouss (21). The French outlet adds that they aren't the only interested club, as AS Monaco and West Ham would also be looking to sign the young midfielder.

A few weeks ago, Africa Foot reported that Arsenal were the club leading the race to sign the Leicester City player, but there hasn't been a recent update on this.