Gossip: Sunderland miss out on Bulka
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Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, 25, is set to join Saudi Arabian side Neom, despite Sunderland having a £12.8m bid accepted for the Poland international. (Meczyki - in Polish), external
The Black Cats therefore have turned their attention to signing Chelsea's Serbia goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, 25, but face competition from Aston Villa and Bournemouth. (Times), external
Finally, Sunderland are also nearing the capture of Union Saint-Gilloise's DR Congo player Noah Sadiki, 20, who can play in defence or midfield. (Sunderland Echo), external
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