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Jamokachi wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:18 am Just on those saying they're disappointed with the activity so far... I think it’s worth reminding ourselves that player recruitment isn’t as simple as just identifying a need and signing someone. It’s a complex process involving negotiations, player preferences, agent fees, competing interest from other clubs, and much more.

For us in particular, it’s even more challenging. After years of financial hardship, we’re still operating under tight constraints. That means every deal has to be carefully considered, not just in terms of the player’s ability, but also how they fit within our wage structure and long-term strategy.

We all want quick signings and for players to be embedded before the season, but the reality is that some transfers take time, often right up to the final weeks of the window. That doesn’t mean nothing is happening behind the scenes. It just reflects the difficult balancing act the club has to manage to stay sustainable while trying to strengthen the squad.

Patience isn’t easy, especially when we’re all eager to see progress. But given our situation, I think it’s important to stay realistic about the complexities involved. There's still loads of time, and there will be so many deals happening across so many clubs that in turn have a ripple effect on the market.

Cozzie wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:58 pm

I don't think I'd get much of an "ardon" if he signed.

TheRam wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:24 am Going into the tour to America with only one new signing is already a failure imo.

I get it’s difficult but we should have been a lot more prepared than we have been.

Shogun wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:36 am When Sunderland have bought 7 players in knowing they need quality in their squad and spent £110m-ish in the process then Barry and Travers at this point of pre-season is undoubtedly a failure.