Geny Catamo wants out? Sunderland line up record Sporting bid | OneFootball

Even after Sporting’s denial, reports in England say that Sunderland have moved for the signing of Geny Catamo, and the winger is said to be interested in embracing the English club’s project. The ‘Black Cats’ have placed the Mozambique international at the top of their list to strengthen the right flank.

According to Graeme Bailey of ‘TEAMtalk’, there have already been talks with Sporting officials regarding the 25-year-old player. Geny is ahead of Matías Soulé of Roma in Sunderland’s preferences, as the club prepares for a return to European competition.

Sporting initially pointed to the €60 million set out in the release clause, but the intermediaries involved in the process are said to have told the English side that a deal for Geny Catamo could be completed for around €40 million.

Sunderland are reportedly willing to make that investment, which would represent the most expensive signing in the club’s history. The current record was set by Habib Diarra, signed for approximately £30 million.

According to the same source, Geny Catamo — reportedly frustrated about staying at Alvalade — is said to be excited by the possibility of moving to the Stadium of Light, putting Sunderland ahead of the other interested clubs. Aston Villa, Everton, Fulham, Brentford and Brighton have also reportedly gathered information about the Sporting player.

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