Sunderland ‘in advanced talks’ for Toulouse left back Dayann Methalie | OneFootball

Sunderland have stepped up their move for Toulouse left back Dayann Methalie.

RMC reports that the Black Cats are in advanced talks with the Ligue 1 club and have an agreement in place with the 20-year-old, with a total package of around £25 million under discussion. If a fee is agreed between the clubs, Methalie will sign a five-year deal.

The attacking full back enjoyed a breakout campaign in France, featuring regularly and emerging as one of the league’s brightest prospects. He has often operated at wing back since making his Toulouse debut.

Left back has been a priority area for Sunderland after Dennis Cirkin departed as a free agent earlier this summer. Arthur Masuaku is widely expected to leave and has interest from Konyaspor in Türkiye.

That leaves Régis Le Bris with Reinildo as the only recognised option on the left. The 32-year-old was a key performer last season and is now in the second and final year of his contract.

It has been a quiet window on Wearside, with senior figures stressing quality over quantity. After the 4-2 defeat to Liverpool in Nashville at the weekend, Le Bris said the club are working on additions behind the scenes and stressed the need to keep business under the radar.

Source: Sunderland Echo