Sunderland and Hull City ‘formally pursuing’ defender from Regis Le Bris' former club | OneFootball

Sunderland are weighing a move for Lorient centre-back Nathaniel Adjei as they seek a second addition to their Europa League-bound squad.

According to Footy Africa, Sunderland and Hull City are among four clubs ‘formally pursuing’ the 23-year-old, once-capped Ghana international, alongside Strasbourg and FC Copenhagen, after Spanish interest cooled.

The Black Cats have already signed Belgium international Thomas Meunier on a free after his departure from Lille.

Head coach Regis Le Bris has said there is no rush in recruitment, stressing alignment across the club and the need to find the right fit for his team.

Lorient are reluctant to sanction a sale after Adjei impressed new head coach Alexandre Dejeux in pre-season, though their stance could be tested over the next three and a half weeks.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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