Leeds United Plotting Raid For Sunderland Forward Amid Summer Exit Talk: Time To Sell Him?

“He’s under contract until 2028, and as long as Sunderland don’t ask for silly money, I think there’ll be a number of clubs who would be interested in Isidor.

“Leeds obviously will be looking to add to their attacking options in the summer as well, but yeah, I’m sure Isidor is on the list but not necessarily high up on it.”

Should Sunderland actually sell Isidor, or does keeping him make more sense for 2026-27?

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 14: Wilson Isidor of Sunderland and team mates celebrate victory after the Premier League match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at Stadium of Light on December 14, 2025 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

For Sunderland, letting Isidor go is a bit of a gamble. His pace and his habit of getting shots off early give Le Bris a different option off the bench, and that’s a specific trait that isn’t easy to find on the cheap. His 27.3% dribble success and 29.1% duel win rate show he still struggles with the physical side of the top flight, so his flaws are pretty easy to see.

Even so, Isidor’s directness and movement still offer something to a young Premier League side trying to build a deeper squad. Sunderland are already planning to bring in more attackers this summer, with sporting director Florent Ghisolfi expected to shake up the front line.

Keeping Isidor while also signing a new striker might not make much financial sense. A deal around £15 million, meeting somewhere in the middle of Sunderland’s hopes and Leeds’ budget, is likely a fair result for everyone and gives the Black Cats the cash to go after a more consistent starter for 2026-27.