Sunderland step up pursuit of Toulouse left back Dayann Methalie | OneFootball

Sunderland are stepping up their pursuit of Toulouse left back Dayann Methalie as summer business moves into the final five weeks. According to Sunderland Echo, the left side remains a priority this window.

Dennis Cirkin has left on a free earlier this summer. Arthur Masuaku is widely expected to depart and has interest from Konyaspor in Türkiye.

That leaves Régis Le Bris with Reinildo as his only recognised left back. The 32-year-old was a key figure last season and has entered the second and final year of his deal.

Noah Sadiki has linked up with team-mates in Nashville and wants to improve his goal contributions this season. He returned to training alongside Robin Roefs, Brian Brobbey, Simon Adingra, Habib Diarra and Nilson Angulo after World Cup commitments.

The Black Cats head to New Jersey this week to face Leeds United, then conclude their US tour in Pennsylvania on Sunday.

Bertrand Traoré is weighing up his next steps after leaving Sunderland earlier this summer. Le Bris is also looking to add to his options, with updates to follow on the live blog.

Source: Sunderland Echo