Sunderland began their Premier League season with a 3-0 win over West Ham United. The club has spent heavily in the summer transfer window and seeks further additions before the deadline. Manager Regis Le Bris has strengthened multiple positions to improve survival chances. Sunderland pursued Al-Hilal forward Aleksandar Mitrovic, who enjoyed a prolific 2024/25 season in the Saudi Pro League. Initial enquiries and discussions took place, but sources now indicate a deal is unlikely. Mitrovic prefers a move to London rather than to the north, and he is assessing opportunities closer to the capital, making Sunderland's pursuit increasingly improbable.
The newly promoted side are targeting a move for Al Hilal attacker Aleksandar Mitrovic but according to GiveMeSport, the striker is set to reject a move to Sunderland. Even though the attacker is looking to leave the Saudi side this summer after the arrival of Darwin Nunez at Hilal from Liverpool, he is still not keen on a move to Sunderland.
The Black Cats are unlikely to succeed in their ambitious attempt to lure the Serbian striker back to English football, despite weeks of genuine interest from Sunderland manager. The 30-year-old forward enjoyed an exceptional 2024/25 season in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal, where his prolific goal scoring form caught the attention of European clubs. While the Wearside club made initial enquiries and held discussions about a possible deal, GMS sources indicate the chances of a breakthrough are now virtually over.
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