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Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Former Cats ace poses Elliot Embleton question

By Joe Nicholson
Published 7th Jun 2021, 08:17 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2021, 17:35 BST
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Sunderland face a busy summer with pre-season just around the corner.

The Black Cats have announced that they face Spennymoor Town in their first pre-season fixture, as preparations for the 2021-22 season begin.

The clash will see Sunderland travel to the Brewery Field to face the National League North outfit on Saturday, July 3 at 3pm.

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The Black Cats are looking to build a squad capable of achieving League One promotion at the fourth time of asking after missing out on promotion to the Championship.

Charlie Wyke of Sunderland celebrates with Josh Scowen, Aiden McGeady and Jordan Jones after scoring their side's first goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Wigan Athletic and Sunderland at DW StadiumCharlie Wyke of Sunderland celebrates with Josh Scowen, Aiden McGeady and Jordan Jones after scoring their side's first goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Wigan Athletic and Sunderland at DW Stadium
Charlie Wyke of Sunderland celebrates with Josh Scowen, Aiden McGeady and Jordan Jones after scoring their side's first goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Wigan Athletic and Sunderland at DW Stadium

The EFL, however, remain fully committed to welcoming back all supporters to stadiums for the start of the 2021/22 season following Covid-19.

But chief executive Trevor Birch says that a ‘hybrid’ streaming model is also being considered should full capacity crowds not be allowed.

Here are the big stories from around the Stadium of Light and League One as Sunderland prepare for a huge summer: