The latest transfer updates for Sunderland include a stunning link with French international winger Moussa Diaby. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to six possible arrivals and seven potential exits. The hottest storyline right now is about Josh Sargent, and below is the latest news on the most important transfer rumours.
Moussa Diaby
On Thursday, intermediaries contacted several English clubs, including Sunderland, Aston Villa, Tottenham, Crystal Palace, and West Ham, to assess a possible January deal for 26-year-old French international winger Moussa Diaby. Talks did not progress beyond the initial stages, as a potential move was reportedly not feasible due to the tax implications of a mid-season return to England from Saudi Arabia. After the financial impact was understood, Diaby's representatives began to consider clubs in continental Europe. TEAMtalk reports that negotiations with Inter Milan have now reached a late stage for a deal structured as an initial loan with an obligation to buy in the summer for approximately €35 million. In the current Saudi Pro League season, Diaby has made 16 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists.
Antonino Gallo
Sunderland and Celtic are both interested in Lecce defender Antonino Gallo, with the latest update coming on Wednesday. The 26-year-old's impressive performances in Serie A this season have reportedly attracted the interest of a number of clubs across Europe. Both Sunderland and Celtic want to strengthen their full-back options and have been monitoring the left-back. Sunderland's manager, Regis Le Bris, is seeking cover for Reinildo Mandava after allowing Arthur Masuaka to join French club Lens on loan until the end of the season. The Italian defender has made 22 appearances and provided one assist in Serie A this season.
Wilson Isidor
According to Foot Mercato on Tuesday, Besiktas has opened discussions with Sunderland to recruit Wilson Isidor. On the same day, Fanatik reported that Beşiktaş is ready to pay €15 million for the transfer. The Istanbul club has initiated discussions with the 25-year-old French attacker as part of a plan to recruit from the Premier League. This season, Isidor has scored 4 goals in 20 matches for Sunderland. Everton and Nottingham Forest have also been linked with the forward, who is under contract until 2028.
Anthony Patterson
On Monday, talkSPORT's Alex Crook reported on X on Sunday that Millwall are now in advanced talks over a loan move for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. It was also reported on Monday that Millwall held talks with Sunderland over the weekend. Sunderland are said to be willing to allow last season's No.1 to leave this month, but only if they secure a replacement, with both clubs awaiting developments. The goalkeeper lost his position as the primary keeper this season following the arrival of Robin Roefs.
Jonas Omlin
Sunderland have enquired about Borussia Mönchengladbach's backup goalkeeper Jonas Omlin, according to a Sky Allemagne report on Saturday. Discussions between the two clubs are reportedly ongoing for a winter move. The interest in the 32-year-old Swiss international emerged as current keeper Anthony Patterson is linked with other teams. It has been reported that Sunderland are aiming to secure Omlin on a loan deal for the rest of the season, likely to take over Patterson's backup role.
André Luiz
On Monday, reports mentioned Sunderland as one of the clubs linked to André Luiz after Benfica withdrew from negotiations. Previously, reports from transfer watcher Ekrem Konur and Bruno Andrade claimed the Premier League club was preparing a January move for the 23-year-old Brazilian winger to improve their attack. For his club, Rio Ave, in the Portuguese league, Luiz has registered four goals and three assists in eight league appearances.
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