Sunderland have been forced to knock back interest in a number of players this summer. Their disappointing 2023/24 campaign has unsurprisingly led to heavy interest in some of their biggest stars. Recent reports have claimed Sunderland have already rejected a £7 million bid for Trai Hume, while the likes of Pierre Ekwah, Dan Ballard and Anthony Patterson have also been hitting the headlines. The Black Cats have so far managed to shut down exit rumours though, with both Chris Rigg and Jobe Bellingham set to stay at the club. However, fans were left baffled when rumours emerged last week claimin…
