Sunderland 'remain in discussions' over Geertruida deal

[Getty Images] Sunderland have announced their retained list for the 2026-27 Premier League season, with first team players Dan Neil, Dennis Cirkin, Bertrand Traore and Niall Huggins all being released. The Black Cats "remain in discussions" with Lutsharel Geertruida, who has spent the 2025-26 season on loan at the Stadium of Light from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. After helping Sunderland gain promotion from League One, Neil captained the club back to the Premier League before joining Ipswich Town on loan in January. He departs after making over 200 appearances in red and white. Left-back Dennis Cirkin exits after a five-year stint on Wearside, having also helped the club on their journey from the third tier to the top flight. Traore, who made 12 Premier League appearances across 2025-26, and Huggins, who joined the Black Cats in League One in August 2021, have also seen their contracts expire.