Toulouse president says Sunderland talks for Dayann Methalie ongoing with no deal yet | OneFootball

Toulouse president Olivier Cloarec says the club are in talks with Sunderland over Dayann Methalie, though no agreement is in place.

"We talk a lot about Dayann, but there are others who are very much in demand too. There are discussions with Sunderland and interest from others club. Today, we are discussing with Sunderland but there is no agreement between the two clubs," he told RMC.

"We've been discussing with Sunderland for three or four weeks so Dayann's starting amount has been fixed for three weeks and a month," he added.

"After that, the market makes it so that when you get to a certain amount, not to sell the player would be a management mistake."

The 20-year-old is a key target as Sunderland seek a new left back after Dennis Cirkin's departure. It is understood Methalie is keen, with a five-year framework in place.

Talks remain focused on the fee, with Toulouse eager to exceed the roughly €30 million deal, including add-ons, that took Emersonn to Ipswich Town earlier this summer.

Speaking from the club's pre-season camp in the US on Wednesday, head coach Régis Le Bris declined to comment and said Sunderland were determined to work under the radar this summer.

Source: Sunderland Echo