Sunderland are set to bring in their 4th recruit of the summer transfer window.
Regis Le Bris’ side are still stuck in transfer limbo with ongoing targets, most notably the striker situation.
Sunderland will be hoping to get an attacker through the door as soon as possible, with 2023/24 Ligue 2 top scorer Alexandre Mendy heavily linked with a move to Wearside.
However, any progress in their pursuit for the striker has seemingly stagnated.
Despite this, Kristjaan Speakman has been able to recruit smartly and tactically, especially with the arrival of Alan Browne to the Stadium of Light, who has already impressed on many occasions during pre-season.
Goalkeeper Simon Moore was also a shrewd signing for Sunderland, especially with him set to play a key role in Anthony Patterson’s development, however he won’t be the only goalkeeper arrival this summer with Sunderland set to sign a Championship free agent that can play in-between the sticks.
Sunderland set to sign Blondy Nna Noukeu
Sunderland are set to finally announce former Stoke City goalkeeper Blondy Nna Noukeu, despite recent delays to the arrival of the Cameroonian.
When quizzed about the future of the goalkeeper on X, Michael Graham gave confirmation that he was set to sign for Sunderland.
The 22-year-old has been on trial with the Black Cats and has joined up with the pre-season squad, with it highly likely that Nna Noukeu will join Sunderland as their 4th signing ahead of the 2024/25 Championship season.
The shot-stopper was released by the Potters this summer after five years at the club, with him enduring loan spells at Crawley Town and Southend United during his tenure.
Nna Noukeu was unable to tally a single senior appearance for Stoke City, with him being utilised in the U21 side before his release.
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Sunderland’s goalkeeper union will be one for the future
On first glance, it may seem a slightly uninspiring arrival for Sunderland, and something that will have a very insignificant impact in the short-term.
However, the Black Cats are very quietly going about in bolstering their goalkeeping options for the future.
Not only are they looking to help Patterson reach his full potential with the arrival of Moore, but the younger ranks are being nurtured to be in line and in shape to take over at this level if Patterson was to move on in the future.
Notably, the likes of Matty Young getting the opportunity to play in League Two for Salford will be crucial for his development, especially at the young age of 17.
With Young reaching these levels at such a young age, as well as the potential that Nna Noukeu could reach, Sunderland could easily have a solid goalkeeping pairing that will be able to perform at Championship standard in a year or two.