Sunderland transfer state of play and expected starting XI at Ipswich

Another week has passed without Sunderland making a signing, so what's the latest on the transfer front at the Stadium of Light? How many signings do we think will arrive?

And when can the Black Cats expect to make a breakthrough?

We reflect on the win over Lens last week, look ahead to the final pre-season friendly at Rennes and predict the starting XI at Ipswich in the first Premier League game of the season.

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