According to reporter Keith Downie, Sunderland is negotiating with Geertruida, hoping to buy out the player from RB Leipzig.

According to reports, Sunderland confirmed that they are negotiating with Geertruida hoping to turn his loan from RB Leipzig into a permanent transfer. Sunderland Football Club has the option to buy the defender for £18 million.

In addition, according to reports, Cirkin, Daniel Neil and Niall Huggins have all left the club after their contracts expired. Traore was also released as Sunderland decided not to exercise the one-year option to extend his contract.