Sunderland Make Inquiry for Shakhtar Donetsk Goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk

Sunderland have contacted Shakhtar Donetsk about signing Ukrainian goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk. There are no formal offers yet.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Sunderland are looking for new goalkeeping options and reached out to Shakhtar Donetsk about Dmytro Riznyk. The 26-year-old joined Shakhtar in February 2023 from Vorskla Poltava. He has become an important player in Ukrainian football. Sunderland have not made a formal offer yet, as talks are still in the early stages.

DMYTRO RIZNYK’S PROFILE

Dmytro Riznyk, 26, was born in Poltava, Ukraine. He plays as a goalkeeper for Shakhtar Donetsk and the Ukrainian national team. He has made several appearances for Shakhtar but is not yet their first-choice goalkeeper. Shakhtar finished last season strong in the Ukrainian Premier League. Riznyk’s performances have caught the eye of clubs abroad looking for more depth in goal.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Sunderland must decide if they want to make a formal offer for Riznyk. They are looking to strengthen their squad after securing promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs. Sunderland’s next game is a preseason friendly as they prepare for the new league season. They hope to improve their league position and challenge for a play-off spot. Shakhtar are also preparing for the Ukrainian Premier League. Any move for Riznyk will depend on Sunderland’s willingness to meet Shakhtar’s terms and Riznyk’s interest in joining English football.