Newly promoted Sunderland has signed 19-year-old striker Marc Guiu on a season-long loan from Chelsea ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

Kristjaan Speakman insisted that convincing a player to come to Sunderland on loan as well as assuring the parent club it’s a good thing is never easy. And he revealed the Black Cats had to fight of fierce rivalry from other interested parties to ensure the signature dynamic young Spanish forward Marc Guiu.

Sunderland are close to finalising a season-long loan for Chelsea striker Marc Guiu, according to The Athletic. The Stadium of Light club are preparing for life back in the Premier League and want