Sunderland have made a fantastic start to their Premier League return, with a number of players impressing for Regis Le Bris’ side. However, they could soon feel the force of this, as clubs have started to take notice.

Saturday’s memorable 2-1 victory over Chelsea elevated Sunderland into the top four of the Premier League, and although they will not expect to stay there, they are well on their way to avoiding relegation, which was their goal at the beginning of the campaign.

One player that has stood out for Sunderland is Wilson Isidor, who scored in the victory at Chelsea. However, there is a feeling that he could be set to leave in 2026.

Sunderland braced for Wilson Isidor offers as Aston Villa circle

Wilson Isidor celebrates a goal for Sunderland (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Aston Villa are one of the clubs interested in Isidor, and according to Mick Brown (via Football Insider), Sunderland will find it difficult to keep the 25-year-old forward come next summer.

“Unfortunately, this is the way it tends to work. If you get promoted from the Championship and start the season strongly, and your players are proving they can impress at this level, it’s going to attract interest. It’s...