Jens Berthel Askou says there is nothing to confirm on Dayann Methalie | OneFootball

Toulouse head coach Jens Berthel Askou refused to confirm any agreement with Sunderland over Dayann Methalie after a 1-2 pre-season defeat to Hamburg.

"No, I have nothing to confirm," he said. "I understand your questions, but there are a lot of rumours and you play a big part in creating them. You do your job and we do ours. For now, there is nothing to confirm. You can keep speculating." He told L'Équipe.

Reports in France and England had suggested a deal between the clubs, yet Askou would not be drawn.

The 20-year-old left-back, who has already reached an agreement with the Black Cats, was not in the squad to face HSV.

He also sat out the last two friendlies during Toulouse’s camp in Spain, against Al-Ain 1-0 and Elche 0-4, officially because of a minor back injury.

The Under-21 international was at the Stadium regardless and, before kick-off, walked around the pitch with close companions amid a low turnout.

A €33 million offer, 25 plus 8 in bonuses, had been rejected.

Source: L'Équipe

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