Toulouse president says Dayann Methalie talks ongoing with Sunderland, no deal yet | OneFootball

Toulouse president Olivier Cloarec has confirmed negotiations with Sunderland over Dayann Methalie, adding that no agreement is 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 was speaking to 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," he added.

"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."

The 20-year-old has emerged as a key target for the Black Cats after Dennis Cirkin's departure. It is understood Methalie is keen on a move to Wearside, with the framework of a five-year deal in place. Talks centre on the fee, with Toulouse keen to top the roughly €30 million, including add-ons, that took Emersonn to Ipswich Town earlier this summer.

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

Source: Sunderland Echo