Fenerbahce ‘to press the button’ on January move for Sunderland’s Chemsdine Talbi | OneFootball

Fenerbahce are considering a January move for Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi, with FotoMac reporting the Champions League qualifiers are ready to press ahead with a deal.

The Morocco international has 10 caps. He has made one start this season, scoring the only goal in a Carabao Cup third-round win at Hull City. His sole Premier League outing was a late cameo in the opening-day defeat at Ipswich Town.

His opportunities were checked when he was omitted from Sunderland’s Europa League squad, which sparked talk over his future.

Head coach Le Bris recently said it was not the right moment for player or club to part, and that after the Saudi window shut Talbi was fully focused on Sunderland. He also highlighted the 21-year-old’s versatility, including operating on the right under the striker as a 10 and handling transitions, giving the staff another option.

The report added Fenerbahce have placed him on a shortlist as they look to recruit a winger for a squad featuring Romelu Lukaku, Marco Asensio and Matteo Guendouzi, and that action could follow in January.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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