Sunderland now facing race against the clock which could cost Kyril Louis-Dreyfus millions

Sunderland are currently racing against the clock to secure promotion. Not winning the race might cost Kyril Louis-Dreyfus millions.

Sunderland appear to be back on track in their bid to return to the Premier League after being relegated from the English top tier in 2017

After seven torturous years, and their third return to the Championship, the Black Cats appear to be title contenders in the early stages of

the campaign. Regis Le Bris has rejuvenated a Sunderland side that was largely disappointed last season, finishing 16th in the final

Championship table.

However, following a 1-0 victory against Middlesbrough at the weekend, Sunderland currently lie second behind only West Brom, with the

two having been the standout teams in the Championship so far this season.

prompting suggestions that Real Madrid is interested in Rigg. Rigg has undoubtedly been the story of Sunderland’s season thus far.

Under Le Bris, Rigg has become an essential member of the first squad, demonstrating against Boro that, despite his youth, he can more

than hold his own in the Championship.

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