Sunderland are in transfer talks with 'numerous' players according to Alex Neil - but the Black Cats are not in control of the timing. The Black Cats have brought in four new signings this summer, but are still in need of several more additions to strengthen key positions.
Unsurprisingly, Neil wants new recruits in place as quickly as possible to give him the maximum amount of time to work with them ahead of the new season. But it is proving difficult to push deals through quickly.
"There's been ongoing discussions with numerous players, from different clubs, and the minute we get something across the line, which I can assure you we want to get done as soon as possible, then everybody will be made aware," said Neil, following his side's pre-season defeat at Bradford last night. "At certain times, though, that process cannot get speeded up by what we're trying to do.
