Exclusive: Sunderland 'confident' of star player staying despite interest from big-six PL club

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(Credit: Imago) Tue 5 May 2026 17:45, UK Sunderland are “confident” of keeping goalkeeper Robin Roefs despite Tottenham Hotspur adding him to their summer shortlist, sources have told Football Insider.The Black Cats have fielded interest in their first-choice stopper in recent months, and Spurs are the latest member of the Premier League elite to join the race to sign him ahead of next season. Regis Le Bris’ side have made strong progress on the pitch this season, and their hope is that their long-term project will convince Roefs that he is in the right place for his development.

Tottenham’s interest in Roefs comes as part of their bid to find a new goalkeeper for next term, but they are expecting it to be difficult to tempt him into a move without the offer of European football. ✈️ Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Spurs boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Who else is on Tottenham’s goalkeeping shortlist?Football Insider revealed Tottenham’s interest in Roefs on Monday, as they have become the latest club to earmark him as an ideal target.

Tottenham have considered both Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen and Manchester City’s James Trafford in recent weeks, while Roefs has now become the latest to join their list. Roefs would provide a strong and highly-rated option to act as the last line of their defence next term, but any attempts to sign him are set to meet resistance from Wearside.