The most recent Sunderland news and transfer rumors from around the web as the Black Cats prepare for their upcoming trip to Cardiff City.
Uruguayan attacker Luciano Rodriguez, who was linked with Sunderland last year, is reportedly valued at about £11.8 million, with interest from clubs across Europe.
It was reported in November of last year that Sunderland’s head of recruitment, Stuart Harvey, was in South America to watch Rodriguez. At the time, Alan Nixon of the Sun stated that the Black Cats were considering an ambitious approach for the 20-year-old, who has made 41 senior games for Uruguayan club Liverpool Montevideo.
Four months later, journalist Fabrizio Romano claims the City Football Group has ‘clear and serious interest’ in Rodriguez but will not pay more than $15 million (£11.8 million) for the player. It has also been reported that Dutch club Feynoord has been watching the forward since January.
Mayenda features in Hibernian friendly
Elizer Mayenda, a Sunderland striker, played 90 minutes for Hibernian in a friendly against Raith Rovers, which was a testimonial match for long-serving Rovers forward Lewis Vaughan.
Hibernian won 5-1 with goals from Lewis Stevenson, Jair Tavares, Rueben McAllister, Paul Hanlon, and Josh McDonald. Mayenda has only made two league appearances for Hibernian since joining the SPL team on loan from Sunderland in January.
Leeds match sells out
Finally, away tickets for Sunderland’s Championship game against Leeds have sold out. The Black Cats will travel to Elland Road on Tuesday, April 9 (8pm kick-off), and the game will be aired on Sky Sports.
Sunderland acquired the full allocation of 2,916 tickets for the game. Leeds ascended to the top of the Championship table on goal difference after defeating Millwall 2-0 last time out.
