Rusyn heads to Poland on loan

Sunderland forward Nazariy Rusyn has completed a loan move to Arka Gdynia in the Polish top flight.

The 26-year-old joined the Black Cats from Zorya Luhansk in September 2023 and will now spend the 2025-26 season away from the Stadium of Light.

Rusyn has played 32 times for the club and scored two goals, and has also spent time of loan with Hajduk Split.

Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman said of the move: "At this stage of his career, it's vitally important for Naz to be playing games.

"We have worked hard to identify the right opportunity for him this season, and I know he's looking forward to the challenges ahead."