Sunderland Lunchtime Round-Up, Sunday 25th October 2026: Leeds Clash Set to Go Ahead Despite Storm Boelo as Transfer Gossip Swirls

Big match day on Wearside, with Sunderland back in Premier League action against Leeds United at the Stadium of Light (Sunderland Echo). There had been some concern about the weather, but the club have released an official statement confirming the game is set to go ahead despite the winds from Storm Boelo (Sunderland Echo). Follow all the build-up, team news and live score updates throughout the afternoon (Sunderland Echo).

It follows a midweek trip to Poland, where Sunderland took another step towards progressing in the Europa League with a draw against Lech Poznan (Sunderland Echo). The Echo's Phil Smith gives his key conclusions from that game, noting there was still a touch of frustration despite the point earned (Sunderland Echo).

On the transfer front, Sunderland have reportedly been linked with a move for an ex-Chelsea player as AC Milan consider their options over a duo valued at £40m, with the Black Cats said to be among several Premier League clubs keeping tabs on a possible January deal (Sunderland Echo). As ever with this kind of gossip, it remains speculation at this stage rather than anything concrete.

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