Sunderland’s search for striking reinforcements continue, with the club still determined to add an experienced striker to their ranks but struggling at this stage to get a deal over the line. Caen striker Alexandre Mendy remains a key target but no deal has yet been agreed with the French club, who were recently taken over by a consortium led by Kylian Mbappe. Head coach Regis Le Bris also confirmed earlier this week that the club were monitoring the Premier League loan market, which is expected to start moving more significantly now that the season is beginning for those clubs and their squads are starting to finalise. Le Bris has not ruled out multiple additions, but the pressure is on.