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title: "Sunderland: Fans react to Vito Mannone links"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-fans-react-to-vito-mannone-links/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Sean Clifford"
section: "League One News"
published: "2021-08-19T17:10:15Z"
modified: "2021-08-19T17:10:15Z"
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# Sunderland: Fans react to Vito Mannone links

**Many Sunderland fans have been sent wild on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/RokerReport/status/1428005115483590656), after news broke that ex-fan favourite Vito Mannone has opened talks with the Black Cats over a return to the Stadium of Light \[[Roker Report](https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2021/8/18/22630623/exclusive-sunderland-exploring-the-possibility-of-re-signing-vito-mannone-and-player-is-keen)\].**

Currently with Ligue 1 outfit Monaco, the 33-year-old has been nothing more than a bit part player in recent times, completing just nine outings last campaign \[[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/vito-mannone/leistungsdaten/spieler/33781/plus/0?saison=2020)\].

Now, he could make a surprise return to Wearside, perhaps with a view to earn himself more consistent playing time.

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The Italian has begun discussions with Sunderland, and is rumoured to be keen on the move as the close of the transfer window draws ever-nearer \[[Roker Report](https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2021/8/18/22630623/exclusive-sunderland-exploring-the-possibility-of-re-signing-vito-mannone-and-player-is-keen)\].

Holding a strong rapport with the Black Cats support, it is no wonder loads of Sunderland diehards took to social media to have their say on the latest news.

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### Sunderland AFC fans react:

Replying to the Roker Report [Twitter](https://twitter.com/RokerReport/status/1428005115483590656) account, here is what some supporters had to say about the prospect of Mannone returning to the North East, with one fan calling it ‘unreal’:

**“Oooooooo Vito manoooooonnnnnneeee”**

Credit: [@Dan\_h1993](https://twitter.com/Dan_h1993/status/1428021363026059267)

**“Always be welcome Vito”**

Credit: [@gazhall13](https://twitter.com/gazhall13/status/1428030025878605829)

**“Genuinely buzzed about this, it would be great for the club!”**

Credit: [@rednwhite4ever](https://twitter.com/rednwhite4ever/status/1428058233806131204)

**“INJECT THIS INTO MY VEINS!!!”**

Credit: [@suffolkmackem](https://twitter.com/suffolkmackem/status/1428062994190196737)

**“Unreal. Bring him home lads hawaaaaaay”**

Credit: [@memerson619](https://twitter.com/memerson619/status/1428007354574983173)

**“This one’s got me excited!”**

Credit: [@fbm8665](https://twitter.com/fbm8665/status/1428011998370009090)

***In other news, Sunderland fans slam one of their key men. Find out who [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-afc-news/sunderland-black-cats-aiden-mcgeady-burton-albion-lee-johnson-stadium-of-light/).***