TRANSFER TALK

This week we've seen many rumours surrounding more potential incomings but the biggest headlines have been regarding Wilson Isidor's future on Wearside. The striker has been linked with several clubs from the Premier League as well as other clubs around Europe. In classic RLB fashion, the gaffer is keeping his cards close to his chest but if we were to sell Isidor, you would imagine we'd have to bring in a replacement...

JONAS OMLIN LINK

"It’s tough to speak about individual players but the whole idea is still the same. For players we need minutes, the conversation is still open and if we can find a positive agreement for both sides, we’ll move forward. At the moment nothing is official for any players but we are working hard behind the scenes.

ISIDOR

"I’ve had many conversations with him and his agent recently. Really good player, did really well in the past for us. We still have momentum and it’s positive for us to have Brian in good form. Then two strikers ready to go, with Wilson and Eli. It’s normal for players new to the league to have some different periods of form"

INCOMINGS

"Nothing official, but we are working hard. It’s fair to help the players we need game time. So we’ll see."

MORE OUTGOINGS

"The connection is really respectful. The players know how important they are even if they do not have much game time. And they like the club, Sunderland. Sometimes because they have a strong story with the club or because the atmosphere is really good.

YOU NEVER KNOW

"They know what they would be leaving, a good place to enjoy their career. Maybe on Saturday one of these players gets an opportunity, and then it’s like a switch. It can happen like this [quickly] in football."

ISIDOR REPLACEMENT NEEDED

"This is a good question that I don’t want to answer! From my experience, to have only two strikers... from my experience it is very difficult to sustain the level for one player. So two strikers, with one who is more versatile [Mayenda]... Our set up at the moment is perfect."

TARGETS

"Our first target remains the same. I’m being boring but it’s always the case. 40 points as soon as possible."