Thomas Meunier set to join Sunderland as a free agent | OneFootball

Belgian star Thomas Meunier is set to join Sunderland as a free agent in a huge boost for Black Cats manager Regis Le Bris.

The 34-year-old defender will sign a two-year deal with the Stadium of Light club and is currently in Newcastle.

Meunier travelled into the city this morning to undergo a medical ahead of a Sunderland move, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.

The Belgian was at the World Cup with his country and is moving to the Premier League following his departure from Lille.

Sunderland will push for Europe again next season after qualifying for the Europa League last term, and adding Meunier to their squad is huge.

The veteran full-back brings quality and plenty of experience to the table, and Le Bris will be delighted with his arrival.

The Black Cats have yet to sign any player so far this summer and Meunier could become their first addition of the window.

While the former Paris Saint-Germain star is primarily a right-back, he can also play further forward, and his versatility could be huge for Sunderland.

Meunier was regularly linked with a move to the Premier League in his heyday, and he will still fancy his chances of impressing despite entering the twilight of his career.

The former Borussia Dortmund defender will provide both Trai Hume and Nordi Mukiele with quality competition and cover at right-back.

The Black Cats need squad depth as they add European football to their domestic engagements next term.

Fans will hope Meunier is the first of several quality additions this window, and holding on to Granit Xhaka despite interest from Chelsea is a big deal too.