Sunderland FC has completed the signing of Belgium international Thomas Meunier on a two-year contract.The 34-year-old full-back joins Wearside after leaving French club Lille, becoming the Black Cats' first summer acquisition.Meunier brings over 550 senior club appearances and experience from top European clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund.He also has 83 caps for Belgium, including participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Director of football Florent Ghisolfi praised his leadership and professionalism, highlighting his potential to help Sunderland return to European competition.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth are negotiating with Benfica over a move for Portugal defender Antonio Silva, who could join as their second signing after Alvaro Rodriguez.Silva, 22, has been a first-team regular since 2022 and has experience in major competitions like the Champions League.Both transfers reflect clubs' strategies to strengthen squads ahead of the new season.