Toulouse president confirms Sunderland talks over Dayann Methalie but says no deal yet | OneFootball

Toulouse president Olivier Cloarec has confirmed negotiations with Sunderland over Dayann Methalie, while stressing there is no agreement at this stage.

The 20-year-old left back is a key target as Sunderland seek a replacement for Dennis Cirkin. Methalie is understood to be keen on a move to Wearside, with the framework of a five-year deal in place.

"There are discussions with Sunderland and interest from others club. Today, we are discussing with Sunderland but there is no agreement between the two clubs," he told RMC.

"We've been discussing with Sunderland for three or four weeks so Dayann's starting amount has been fixed for three weeks and a month."

Talks centre on the fee, with Toulouse pushing for more than the roughly €30 million, including add-ons, that took Emersonn to Ipswich Town earlier this summer.

"After that, the market makes it so that when you get to a certain amount, not to sell the player would be a management mistake. They're not for sale but we know in football when you get to a certain amount you have to transition and then change your mind."

Speaking from the club’s pre-season camp in the US earlier on Wednesday, Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris declined to comment and said the club intend to work under the radar this summer amid fierce competition for targets.

Source: Sunderland Echo