Sunderland scouts spotted completing intriguing assignment ahead of the transfer window

Now that the 2023/24 season has ended, Sunderland scouts have been spotted watching a European match ahead of the forthcoming transfer window.

Plenty of changes are expected for the Stadium of Light in the coming weeks.

In addition to a new permanent Sunderland manager, many expect the Black Cats’ first team to be rebuilt this summer.

Several stars have recently been connected away. Chris Rigg is the latest addition,

with Borussia Dortmund apparently interested in signing the teenager.

As a result, replacements will be required if Sunderland are to undertake a promotion drive back to the Premier League.

Sunderland’s scouts were sighted in Portugal as they worked to compile a shortlist of candidates for the summer.

Sunderland scouts witnessed Porto vs. Boavista.

According to A Bola, Sunderland scouts were monitoring Porto’s game against Boavista on Sunday.

The game concluded 2-1, with Porto mounting a late comeback to secure their 21st league victory of the season and move closer to third place.

It’s unknown who Sunderland was scouting during the game.

The Black Cats have some recent experience in the Portuguese market.

Last summer, they signed Luis Semedo on a free transfer when his contract with Benfica expired.

However, it is improbable that any of Porto’s starters would be willing to go up to the Championship next season.

As a result, their visit to the continental country may be solely to see Boavista.

The team is 14th in the league, but it could slip into the relegation play-off zone before the last day.

Sunderland and Boavista have already done business, as the Black Cats signed Mika in 2016.

Róbert Boženík, a Slovakian striker, has shown impressive performance.

The 24-year-old has nine goals and two assists in 30 league appearances this season as they attempt to avoid relegation.

Sunderland’s aims are tough to pinpoint until a new manager is chosen.

It is impossible to tell who Sunderland were really looking at during the game until a new, permanent manager is chosen.

Mike Dodds may have identified targets to the Sunderland owners based on his own reports.

However, there is no purpose in attacking someone until the new boss walks through the door.

The incoming manager is sure to have his own aims already in mind and has highlighted his own specific areas in which Sunderland needs to improve.

As a result, it is extremely unlikely that any signs will be produced until this is resolved.

Fortunately, the search for a new boss appears to be nearing a conclusion.

Sunderland are reportedly nearing the end of their search ahead of the 2024/25 season.

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