AliousSunderland Land Rising Star Marc Guiu as £113M Transfer Blitz Continues — Premier League Newboys Outpace Rivals in Stunning Summer Surge
Sunderland have pulled off a significant transfer coup by securing highly-rated teenage striker **Marc Guiu, continuing their aggressive recruitment drive ahead of their Premier League return.
The 19-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Barcelona in a £5 million deal last year, has chosen to join Sunderland despite strong interest from Ipswich Town and other clubs.
Chelsea were eager for Guiu to gain Premier League experience, and Sunderland’s vision under new manager Regis Le Bris proved decisive in convincing the young talent to head to the Stadium of Light.
The club had previously considered another Chelsea forward, **Deivid Washington, currently on loan at Santos, but ultimately opted to bring in Guiu — a decision seen as a statement of intent from the newly promoted side.
Guiu showed flashes of brilliance during his debut season in England, netting six goals in 16 appearances, most notably in the Europa Conference League.
He lit up the group stage with a hat-trick against Shamrock Rovers, prompting former England midfielder Joe Cole to compare his instincts and fearlessness to those of Luis Suárez — a bold comparison, but one not without foundation given Guiu’s hunger in the box.
Though a hamstring injury disrupted his momentum between February and May, Guiu returned to fitness in time to make a substitute appearance in Chelsea’s Europa Conference League final win over Real Betis.
He also contributed in Chelsea’s Club World Cup success, featuring against Flamengo and Esperance de Tunis and receiving a medal presented by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sunderland’s acquisition of Guiu is just one chapter in an eye-catching recruitment story.
The club has already made major moves this summer, including signings like Granit Xhaka, Simon Adingra, and Enzo Le Fée, pushing their total transfer expenditure to an astonishing £113 million.
With Le Bris building a squad full of youth, technical quality, and top-flight ambition, Guiu adds further firepower to an already intriguing project.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s squad reshuffle continues. Teen winger Tyrique George could also head out on loan, Armando Broja is available for £25 million, and Nicolas Jackson is drawing interest from Newcastle United and Manchester United.
Off the pitch, Chelsea are also deep in negotiations to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig and recently welcomed Dutch international Jorrel Hato and 18-year-old Jesse Derry, who arrived from Crystal Palace.
Sunderland’s capture of Guiu not only underscores their determination to stay in the top flight but signals their readiness to punch well above their weight — and they’re only just getting started.
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