Tommy Watson ‘to join’ Leicester on loan as Masuaku move may be on hold and left-back search intensifies | OneFootball

Sunderland’s transfer push is gathering pace, with the left flank a priority and only Reinildo currently recognised at left back. Sunderland Echo notes Dennis Cirkin has gone and Arthur Masuaku could depart.

Masuaku joined last summer, played four times, then left for RC Lens on loan in January. With a year left, Konyaspor were leading the race and Konya’nin Sesi said talks were in the final stages, with a free transfer discussed.

Yeni Meram now says that move may be on hold.

Reports suggest Tommy Watson could join League One Leicester City on loan. He sealed a stoppage-time Wembley winner in last season’s Championship play-off final, then moved to Brighton and Hove Albion.

Sunderland are stepping up their pursuit of Toulouse left back Dayann Methalie as Le Bris seeks extra depth.

Noah Sadiki says he wants to increase his goal contributions after linking up with the squad in Nashville on Monday. He has rejoined training following World Cup commitments, and Sunderland face Leeds United in New Jersey this week before concluding their US tour in Pennsylvania on Sunday.

Le Bris believes it is not the end of the story for his players, with a second Premier League season a major challenge. He highlighted the Europa League and two domestic cups and said he aims to keep largely the same core with a few signings.

Bertrand Traoré is weighing up his next steps after departing earlier this summer.

Source: Sunderland Echo