Eliezer Mayenda and Sunderland’s long game in the Premier LeagueSunderland’s financial health has rightly grabbed the headlines, but tucked within the detail of i Paper’s report is a quieter, more revealing subplot, the future of Eliezer Mayenda. The article notes that “reports that Eliezer Mayenda could be allowed to move to Paris FC have been played down to The i Paper.” That single line carries weight. While Paris FC interest has been played down, the fact it exists underlines his growing profile. The fact that reports of a Paris FC move have been “played down” feels like a small but meaningful shift. With £120m of PSR headroom being talked about, it would be easy to assume Sunderland might flip young players to chase bigger names.