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Sunderland Chase Shakhtar Star Who Stunned Arsenal โ Fabrizio Romano Reveals Champions League Hero on Black Cats’ Radar
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Sunderland are exploring the possibility of signing Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk, a player who earned widespread praise for his performance against Arsenal in last seasonโs UEFA Champions League.
The 26-year-old Ukrainian international stood out during a tightly contested group-stage match against the Gunners, whereโdespite a narrow 1-0 defeatโhe made a string of crucial saves, including a penalty stop that nearly altered the outcome. Riznykโs display on matchday four was enough to earn him a spot in SofaScoreโs Team of the Week and the admiration of neutral fans and scouts alike.
Romano revealed via his official X (formerly Twitter) account that Sunderland have officially reached out to inquire about the conditions of a potential deal, though no formal bid has been lodged at this stage. This development follows the Black Catsโ failed attempt to land Djordje Petrovic, who instead opted for a move to Bournemouth.
In their continued search for a top-class goalkeeper, Sunderland have also been monitoring Royal Antwerpโs Senne Lammens. However, the Belgian talentโalso linked with Manchester United and Leeds Unitedโhas not been the subject of any recent updates from Wearside.
Riznyk remains under contract with Shakhtar until the summer of 2027 and carries a current market valuation of โฌ7 million (approximately ยฃ6.1 million), according to Transfermarkt. Since joining from Vorskla Poltava for โฌ3 million in February 2023, he has established himself as a mainstay between the posts, playing all 24 league matches last season and featuring in all eight Champions League group-stage games.
Shakhtar and Riznyk are currently involved in the qualifying rounds as they aim to secure a place in the 2025โ26 UEFA Champions League.
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