Sunderland Target Chelsea’s Marc Guiu for Premier League Loan

Sunderland are trying to sign Chelsea striker Marc Guiu on loan for the 2025-26 season. The newly-promoted Premier League team wants to add more strike power to their squad for the top-level competition.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Sunderland, along with two other clubs, are negotiating a loan deal for 19-year-old Marc Guiu. Chelsea are open to letting the Spanish forward leave to get regular playing time. Chelsea have set clear terms: they want his full salary covered and are only considering a straight loan without a buy option, as reported.

Discussions are ongoing as Sunderland, who have already strengthened their squad after securing Premier League promotion, look to add another attacking option. Last season, Guiu played 16 times for Chelsea, scoring six goals in 619 minutes, which reflects his potential despite injuries limiting his impact. He is currently behind Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and Nicolas Jackson in Chelsea’s striker rankings, making a loan move the best way to help his progression.

SUNDERLAND’S AMBITIONS AND CHELSEA’S ATTACK

Sunderland have been working hard on improving their squad after earning promotion, adding experienced players like Granit Xhaka, who has agreed to terms with the club on a deal until June 2028, as confirmed. However, bringing in a goalscoring striker remains their top priority. Marc Guiu, who joined Chelsea from Barcelona in 2024 for £5 million, showed his potential during his brief spells in the Premier League.

His contributions helped Chelsea recently win both the Europa Conference League and Club World Cup last season. However, tough competition for places means a loan spell is seen as the next step in his development.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR SUNDERLAND, CHELSEA, AND GUIU?

Sunderland face the task of surviving in the Premier League and hope to have Guiu available when they start their campaign against West Ham next weekend. West Ham finished 14th last season, and its performances have been worsening over the past few seasons. Sunderland finished in the playoff spots in the Championship and are aiming to strengthen their squad, having made seven new signings already, spending close to £100 million on signings this summer.

For Chelsea, allowing Guiu to go on loan would give the teenager valuable game time, as they look to rely on Jackson, Delap, and Pedro while returning to the Champions League. The final decision on Guiu’s move is expected before the season starts, as Sunderland plan their squad and Chelsea seek the best way forward for their young striker.