Sunderland set to complete Ligue 1 left-back signing for Le Bris

Sunderland are set to complete the capture of a left-back from Ligue 1, in a move being presented as a potential signing for Le Bris. The club have won four of their last five matches, with one draw and one defeat in that run.

The sequence began with a 4-2 defeat away to Liverpool. Sunderland then responded with a 5-1 victory at York before beating Chelsea 2-1. They added a 3-1 win at Everton and ended the run with a goalless draw against Manchester United.

That form gives context to the planned arrival, although Sunderland’s current table position is not included in the available details. The results show a side that has recovered strongly from the Liverpool loss while also keeping a clean sheet in its most recent match.

The signing would add a player for the left side of defence as Sunderland continue their preparations for Premier League football. The available information does not identify the player, provide a transfer fee or give contract details, so the central fact remains that the club are expected to complete the move rather than having already announced it as finished.

Sunderland’s next listed fixture is away to Ipswich on 22 August 2026 in the Premier League. The transfer therefore comes against the backdrop of a positive recent run and a scheduled league meeting that will follow the club’s current preparations.

Whether the move proves to be a good signing for Le Bris cannot be judged from the transfer details supplied. What is established is the position involved, the player’s Ligue 1 background and Sunderland’s intention to complete the capture.