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Reinildo Mandava is Sunderland's latest new recruit, and he'll soon be followed by Chemsdine Talbi - then what comes next?

That's what we discuss in our latest We Are Sunderland briefing, as we also assess the profile of Sunderland's new recruits.

What's the latest on the goalkeeper front? Will Sunderland sign an out-and-out striker or a versatile forward?

And we also look ahead to this weekend's pre-season friendly double header a...

Sunderland's bold and exciting summer transfer window is showing no signs of slowing down.

After the arrival of Habib Diarra and with Reinildo set to follow, the Black Cats are now on the verge of signing Noah Sadiki.

So what's the thinking behind Sunderland's transfer strategy? What and who comes next? And who will leave in the coming weeks, with a mass exodos imminent.

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It's been a fascinating week on Wearside, with several players linked with a move to Sunderland this summer.

While some are pure speculation, what do the links tell us about Sunderland's transfer approach?

We discuss Sunderland's "hard-headed" strategy, the importance of a major new off the pitch partnership and the imminent arrival of Florent Ghisolfi.

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We discuss what came out of our chat with Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman last week, including:

• Sunderland's summer transfer plan
• Dan Neil contract latest
• Regis Le Bris' backroom team
• How the Black Cats will approach their Premier League return.

We also discuss Jobe Bellingham's exit, reflecting on the midfielder's time on Wearside and looking ahead to what the future might hold for the teenager.

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What a weekend!

We reflect on Sunderland's unforgettable Wembley success - and look ahead to the future. What does promotion mean for Sunderland's transfer plans?

What happens next with Jobe Bellingham? We also reflect on the brave decisions that led to promotion and have an early look ahead to next season's Premier League campaign.

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We speak to Sheffield Uniter reporter Stu Rayner, of the Yorkshire Post, to get the inside view on the Blades ahead of Saturday's play-off final.

Where will the game be won and lost? Who are United's key players? What's the feeling on Sheffield? What's their view on Sunderland? And how is a former Sunderland transfer target faring ahead of a potential reunion?

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The countdown is on!

The Championship play-off final between Sunderland and Sheffield United is just days away and we have an early look ahead to Saturday's promotion decider.

Why are Sunderland seen as outsiders? Who will handle the occasion better? And how does Regis Le Bris opt to use the pieces in the jigsaw of his Sunderland attack?

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What a night! And what a moment!

We relive what could well have been Sunderland's greatest night at the Stadium of Light and tell of the emotional behind the scenes moments that followed Dan Ballard's last gasp goal against Coventry.

We also have an early look ahead to the play-off final against Sheffield United at Wembley.

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Halfway there!

Sunderland host Coventry in the Championship play-off semi-final second leg on Tuesday night looking to finish the job after their first leg success.

So after Regis Le Bris' masterstroke in the first leg, how will the Black Cats approach this game?

Scott reveals the Sunderland buzzword from Le Bris' press conference on Monday. And we make our second leg predictions.

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After five successive defeats to finish the season, how worried should we be about Sunderland ahead of the Championship play-offs?

And are the Black Cats now capable of turning it back on?

We reflect on the QPR defeat and preview the play-off semi-final first leg against Coventry, assessing two big decisions for Regis Le Bris.

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Will Regis Le Bris' approach to the last few weeks turn out to be a mistake or a masterstroke?

That's what we discuss in our latest We Are Sunderland briefing on the back of the 1-0 home defeat to Blackburn.

Can the Black Cats now flick a switch and rediscover their form? What is Le Bris' strongest team? And what should the head coach do with Tommy Watson in the last couple of weeks of the season and in the play-offs?

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Regis Le Bris outlined his plans for Sunderland's remaining games in his press conference this week.

So how will the team look for this weekend's Easter double header against Bristol City and Blackburn?

What should Le Bris do with Tommy Watson? Who should start up-front? And what are the two starting spots likely up for grabs in the play-offs?

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Scott Wilson sat down with Sunderland's chief business officer David Bruce to discuss the club's growing problem with counterfeit shirts.

We discuss the matter and what can be done about it in this week's Briefing video.

We also talk full-backs amid Trai Hume and Dennis Cirkin's injury woes. And we look ahead to the weekend game against Millwall.

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A win and a draw at home, next stop Coventry City for Sunderland. Could it be the Sky Blues in the play-offs for the Black Cats?

Automatic promotion is looking increasingly unlikely after the midweek draw with Preston.

Dom Shaw is joined by James Hunter to reflect on that game and assess the picture at the top.

We also discuss:

• Eliezer Mayenda and Wilson Isidor
• Romaine Mundle and Tommy Watson
• Chris Rigg

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Sunderland got back to winning ways at Sheffield Wednesday, so how does the automatic promotion picture look now?

We assess Sunderland's chances in the race for the top two.

We also discuss:

• Eliezer Mayenda's improvement
• Regis Le Bris' interesting Romaine Mundle and Tommy Watson dilemma
• This weekend's visit of Cardiff City

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