Arthur Masuaku

Masuaku (undisclosed) is available to play Saturday against Burnley, manager Regis Le Bris told media during Thursday's pre-match press conference.

Masuaku (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's opener against West Ham United.

Masuaku (undisclosed) is a late call for Saturday's match against West Ham, according to manager Regis Le Bris. "We will make a late call on both. They have only just joined the group, so we will see."

Masuaku has to work on his fitness in the coming days and will be assessed on a daily basis until being fit and ready for Sunderland, coach Regis Le Bris told the media, according to The Northern Echo. "We'll see. Every day we will make an assessment of their level and see how far we can push them through the training sessions. Lift the intensity, the contact. If they react well, they can then join the squad. If they don't react well, we wait one day, two day and assess again. So we will see for next week."

Masuaku has joined Sunderland AFC as a free agent, his new club announced. "Arthur's a player with considerable Premier League experience and a different profile to enhance our squad. He's a well-rounded full back who is strong in possession and not only impacts defensively, but also in the final third. He is eager to share his knowledge and experiences with the group, and this benefits the environment we are continuing to build. We are delighted to have secured him, and we will get to work immediately to integrate him into our squad, so he can make a positive impact as quickly as possible," said Kristjaan Speakman, Sunderland's sporting director.