“This is so good”: Sunderland ace is set to stay as the Black Cats are closing in on signing two more players.

Patrick Roberts’ latest move for Sunderland, plus two upcoming signings

On deadline day, SOUTHAMPTON reportedly conceded defeat in their attempt to buy Patrick Roberts from Sunderland.

On deadline day, SOUTHAMPTON reportedly conceded defeat in their attempt to buy Patrick Roberts from Sunderland.On Thursday night, Saints made a bold late bid to sign the former Manchester City forward, paying £3 million up front with an additional £2 million in guaranteed add-ons.

Roberts’ Sunderland contract expires at the end of the current campaign, but the Black Cats reportedly turned down Southampton’s offer because it was much below their valuation. Roberts now seems likely to stay at Sunderland through the deadline of 11 p.m.

On deadline day, the Black Cats had added Mason Burstow and Nazariy Rusyn, and it appears that they will acquire two more players soon.

Prior to completing permanent relocation, Sky has depicted Adil Aouchiche and Timothee Pembélé arriving at the Academy of Light together.

Aouchiche, a 21-year-old midfielder from Lorient, and Pembélé, a right-back from PSG, will join the team. He appears to be taking Lynden Gooch’s place, who is still anticipated to finalize his transfer to Stoke City.

Ross Stewart’s transfer to Southampton is still anticipated to be finalized before the deadline.

After a transfer to Cardiff fell through, Danny Batth’s future is still up in the air, and it’s also unclear whether Alex Pritchard will find employment at this point.