Sunderland play down links to Noé Lebreton amid transfer claims | OneFootball

Sunderland have played down talk of a move for NEC Nijmegen’s French midfielder Noé Lebreton, with club sources indicating there is no active interest.

FourFourTwo reported the Black Cats were close to adding a French midfielder, identifying Lebreton, but those claims have been rejected and he is not currently being pursued.

The 22-year-old joined NEC from Caen last summer and delivered seven goals and six assists in 27 Eredivisie appearances. His form helped NEC finish third and reach the Champions League third qualifying round, while recent dealings between the clubs made the link appear plausible.

Sunderland signed goalkeeper Robin Roefs from NEC last summer. The 23-year-old impressed in his first season in England before heading to the World Cup with the Netherlands.

Lebreton’s age and profile align with Sunderland’s recruitment strategy under sporting director Florent Ghisolfi. Even so, the club maintain that a deal is not imminent and the midfielder is not among immediate targets as preparations continue for Premier League and Europa League campaigns.

Source: Sunderland Echo