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James Hunter

Luke O'Nien gives his early verdict on Sunderland's summer signings as Black Cats head to the USA

Luke O'Nien has been impressed by Sunderland's new arrivals - and is looking forward to them realising their potential next season in the Championship. The Black Cats have brought in four signings already - midfielder Jobe Bellingham from Birmingham City, Portuguese striker Hemir Semedo from Benfica, and defenders Nectarios Triantis and Jenson Seelt from Australia and the Netherlands respectively - with more expected before the season gets under way in three-and-a-half weeks' time.

Hemir and Bellingham have already been involved in Sunderland's pre-season, with the former on target in the weekend friendly win against South Shields while the latter played in the friendly win against Gateshead. And O'Nien says they have made a positive impression.

"They've been really good," said the 28-year-old. "The big man [Hemir] has adapted well.

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