Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Sunderland eye Sassuolo's Josh Doig as left-back target
After Dennis Cirkin's exit, Sunderland are looking to fill the left-back spot with Josh Doig.
J. Doig
player
Player
Josh Doig
Position
Left-back
Current club
Sassuolo
Linked club
Sunderland
What happened. Sunderland are considering a move for Sassuolo left-back Josh Doig to strengthen their defence after Dennis Cirkin's departure.
- Interest makes sense after Cirkin's exit.
- Sunderland also have Europa League football to balance.
Sunderland are looking to bolster their squad before the new season, with Doig as a potential addition.
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