Sources: Sunderland eye big summer of deals as Le Bris sack decision now imminent

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(Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media, Imago) Tue 28 April 2026 16:43, UK Sunderland are set to have a significant amount of money available to spend once again this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Black Cats have ambitions of becoming a “force” in the Premier League, and they are set to have plenty of funds available this summer to help them build on the progress that they have made this season. However, it remains to be seen who the improvements in the squad will be for, with Regis Le Bris’ position as manager now under scrutiny after a difficult run of form.

Sunderland just weeks away from Regis Le Bris ‘review’Sunderland have enjoyed a positive season on the face of things, as they have never truly been in danger of falling straight back into the Championship. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Le Bris’ men have slowly slipped away from the race to secure European football in recent weeks, but they are still comfortably clear of the relegation battle, and are on course to finish above big-spending Newcastle.

Football Insider revealed on Monday that Sunderland are set to “review” Le Bris’ position in charge of the team at the end of the season, meaning they are now just a few weeks away from settling his future. The Black Cats end their campaign with a home game against Chelsea on 24 May, and a final decision as to whether Le Bris will be sacked is sure to follow swiftly after.Ex-Sunderland employee can’t rule out ‘crazy’ Le Bris decisionFormer Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider earlier this week that the possibility of Le Bris losing his job at the end of the campaign “can’t be ruled out.”The former recruitment boss suggested that he feels it would be a “crazy” decision for the 50-year-old to be shown the door after establishing his team back in the Premier League this term.