Kristjaan Speakman insists Sunderland's 'model' does not make the a selling club - and says they are not looking to cash in on a star asset such as mid-season while they have a chance of winning promotion.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/kristjaan-speakman-sets-out-sunderlands-28327129

Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman added: “Hemir is very talented young player who’s motivated to develop and progress.

Source: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/23596841.sunderland-sign-in-demand-benfica-b-striker-luis-hemir-semedo/?ref=rss

Sunderland’s Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman said last week the club have been tracking players for over a year and are hoping to complete deals early this summer.

Source: https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/latest-sunderland-afc-news/sunderland-agree-transfer-fee-for-young-defender-tipped-to-become-fully-fledged-international-report-4166863