Isidor pushes for Sunderland exit; Arcus signs on, Placide & Expérience cut loose

Wilson Isidor is the day's lead story. The Sunderland forward wants out this summer, and the club are not expected to block his departure, according to the Sun. The 25-year-old was one of the Black Cats' standout performers in their Premier League promotion campaign — 12 goals and 2 assists in 43 appearances — but has not started a league game since December and is seeking regular football elsewhere. His market value and profile after a creditable World Cup (one goal vs Morocco, June 24) make him one of the most transferable players in the squad.

At Angers SCO, Carlens Arcus has secured his future: the club officially confirmed he has signed a one-year contract extension keeping him at the Stade Raymond-Kopa through June 2027. The Haitian right-back joined from Vitesse Arnhem in summer 2024 and was due to be out of contract imminently (Yahoo Sports).

Two veterans have been left without a club. Transfermarkt records both Johny Placide (SC Bastia) and Martin Expérience (AS Nancy) as "without club" since 1 July 2026, their contracts having expired. At 38, Placide faces the most uncertain outlook of the pair.

Separately, Sofascore now lists Frantzdy Pierrot at AEK Athens rather than Çaykur Rizespor, suggesting a summer move — though only one source reflects this change and it falls short of the two-source threshold required for confirmation here.