Geny Catamo to Sunderland ‘to up the ante’ as Dayann Methalie back issue emerges | OneFootball

Sunderland are making headway in their bid to sign Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo, with the player open to joining. Sunderland Echo understands the club have also explored work-permit options and that talks with Sporting continue without agreement.

A Bola reports Sunderland plan to increase their offer. O Jogo claims a structure could take the package to €40million, about £34million, while Record writes that Sunderland’s latest proposal could be worth €40million, with the fixed element increasing by €10million.

Catamo’s release clause is €60million, around £51million, and Sunderland are seeking terms well below that figure.

Meanwhile, Sunderland are reassessing a move for Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie after issues arose during medical tests on Wearside. Club sources said the proposed transfer had become uncertain, further examinations were required and the 20-year-old had returned to France.

Le Parisien reports the examinations highlighted a back problem significant enough for Sunderland to question aspects of the agreement and potentially consider renegotiation.

Methalie had travelled after major progress in talks with Toulouse, but the deal is now far from certain while assessments continue. Sunderland remain active in the market with the Premier League campaign approaching, Catamo’s situation continuing to develop as they await clarity on Methalie.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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