Sunderland are thought to hold a ‘very serious interest’ in a midfielder who is available on a free transfer. Sunderland are in the transfer market for a number of things this summer. But mainly, it looks like sporting director Kristjaan Speakman will target some players with Championship experience. Last season, both Michael Beale and Mike Dodds highlighted the lack of Championship experience within the first-team, as Sunderland eventually finished in a disappointing 16th place of the table. Along with other issues, such as signing a goal-scoring no.9 and replacing any potentially outgoing pl…