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He was wanted by clubs including PSV and Club Brugges this summer

Bologna remain keen to hold on to Jhon Lucumi despite Sunderland tabling a new offer for the Colombian centre-half.

Enzo Le Fee insists his relationship with Regis Le Bris remains as close as ever despite his absence from the starting line-up against West Ham.

It's wrong to suggest Alexander Isak has burned his bridges with Newcastle United - he could easily find himself back in the Magpies team

Rob Edwards' defensive message to his Middlesbrough players after an impressive start to the Championship season

Wilson Isidor was “annoyed” not to be named in the starting line-up for Sunderland’s game against West Ham - but things quickly changed.

A County Durham priest blessed the pitch at the Stadium of Light ahead of the first Premier League fixture there in almost a decade.

Eddie Howe feels Jacob Ramsey will offer Newcastle United “something different” after the midfielder completed his move to St James’ Park.

Sunderland have completed the signing of French international defender Nordi Mukiele from Paris St Germain

Darlington claimed a first league win of the season in style with a 3-0 victory at Alfreton on a day Ben Hedley will always remember.

It's Liverpool next for the Magpies after their Aston Villa draw

There has been a lot of change this summer - but it was Sunderland's 'old guard' that played a crucial role in the opening-day win over West Ham

Rob Edwards reflects on Hayden Hackney's position at Middlesbrough after win over Millwall

Regis Le Bris expects Sunderland to make “one or two” more signings before they complete their transfer business for the summer.

Newcastle are pushing to sign two strikers ahead of the transfer deadline

It worked a treat for Boro

Regis Le Bris feels the way his Sunderland players fed off the excitement of the Stadium of Light crowd was a key factor in their win over West Ham.

Alfie Jones struck his first goal for Middlesbrough in a 3-0 victory at Millwall that secured back-to-back wins in the Championship for Rob Edwards.

Player Ratings: Dan Ballard was the star man as Sunderland beat West Ham 3-0 in their opening game of the Premier League season

Sunderland returned to the Premier League with a thumping 3-0 win over West Ham United at the Stadium of Light

Eddie Howe discussed incoming Newcastle United signing Jacob Ramsey

Angry Newcastle supporters made their feelings known at full-time at Villa Park

How Aston Villa and Newcastle United's players rated in the 0-0 draw at Villa Park

Isak was missing as Newcastle kicked off their campaign with a goalless draw at Villa Park

Regis Le Bris has selected seven summer  signings in his starting line-up for Sunderland's return to the Premier League against West Ham United.

Kristjaan Speakman has delivered an upbeat message ahead of Sunderland's return to the Premier League against West Ham United

Eddie Howe has named his team for the Premier League opener at Villa Park

'It's an interesting one...'

Darlington are looking for their first points of the season when they go to Alfreton today – and assistant manager Terry Mitchell says that they will be ready for the opposition’s infamous high ball tactics.

Eliezer Mayenda is almost certain to lead the line for Sunderland against West Ham

'We liked what we saw'

Newcastle remain in the market for a centre-forward ahead of the summer transfer deadline

Rob Edwards provided a team and injury update ahead of the trip to Millwall

Sunderland are set to sign their fourth new defender of the summer window

Boro are closing in on their next signing - and more will follow

Neil has seen an influx of midfielders at Sunderland this summer but is determined to stay and fight for his place

The Newcastle head coach provided an update on Isak's situation

Newcastle are set to confirm the signing of Jacob Ramsey - but more will follow

Signing a new goalkeeper was identified as a transfer priority this summer

The young midfielder only joined Manchester City last month for £12.5m

'I had a gun to my head. I've been left in a situation where I had to come out and put the record straight'

It's a priority for Middlesbrough in the final weeks of the summer transfer window

Durham are looking to get their One Day Cup campaign back on track

ACER, the Shetland pony, has been introduced to retired racehorse Ballyben to launch a partnership between a North East racecourse and a riding for the disabled charity.

The 2025 Great North Run medal has been unveiled, showcasing a design inspired by art and poetry. Created in collaboration with Newcastle-based illusion artist Howard Lee

Sunderland's longest serving player has signed a new contract at the Stadium of Light

The midfielder is on his way to the North East for his medical

The Black Cats are still looking for more signings

The Sunderland head coach explained his thinking when it came to the new signings

'People who know me know exactly what they’ll get – I’m someone who demands a lot. I’m a winner and I want to win – and I expect the same from my teammates'