Sunderland are being linked with a move for a Premier League winger as the transfer window speculation continues. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to six possible arrivals and two potential exits. The latest news on the most important transfer rumours is detailed below, with the hottest storyline right now concerning Olwethu Makhanya.
Ismaïla Sarr
On Tuesday, it was reported that Sunderland are among several clubs interested in Crystal Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr, who is considering a contract extension. The Senegal international was keen to leave in the summer, but an attempt by Galatasaray to sign him was rejected by Crystal Palace. Newcastle and Manchester United are also monitoring his situation, and TEAMtalk has confirmed interest from the Saudi Pro League.
Gessime Yassine
It was understood on Tuesday that Sunderland is one of several English clubs that have watched Strasbourg's Gessime Yassine this season. The 20-year-old Moroccan international attacker has also attracted interest from Brighton, Newcastle United, Brentford, Everton, and Nottingham Forest. Despite the growing interest, Yassine's future is reportedly expected to be at Chelsea, and the player is said to be comfortable with this prospect, as Chelsea's ownership group, BlueCo, has a clear long-term plan for the winger.
Olwethu Makhanya
According to Football Insider on Monday, the Premier League duo Bournemouth and Sunderland have sent scouts to observe the displays of Olwethu Makhanya. The report suggests a potential transfer in January would probably cost more than the £25 million Scottish record sale, and that Rangers are determined to retain the player.
Geny Catamo
On Tuesday, O Jogo reported that Sunderland or any other suitor would have to offer what is described as a crazy €60m for Geny Catamo to make Sporting CP consider a January sale.
Oliver Månsson
It was reported on Saturday that Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, and Nottingham Forest are among the English clubs that have monitored 17-year-old IFK Göteborg midfielder Oliver Månsson in recent weeks. Additionally, Arsenal and Chelsea are impressed by the Swedish player's potential, though there is currently no indication that a transfer is imminent.
Chemsdine Talbi
On Friday, it was reported that Besiktas has renewed its pursuit of Chemsdine Talbi for the winter transfer window. According to Sporx, the club's management has put the winger's name back on its recruitment list, but the transfer is subject to strict budgetary constraints. With the player's price estimated at 20 million euros, this financial requirement is causing Besiktas to rule out a permanent transfer and instead propose a loan deal.
Igor Paixão
Igor Paixao admitted on Wednesday that there is a much greater chance he will leave Marseille next summer. Sunderland attempted to sign him during the previous transfer window, but Marseille decided to keep the 26-year-old because there was not enough time to find a suitable replacement. Paixao stated that playing in the Premier League is one of his ambitions. When asked if he could leave in January, he said he did not know and that it is difficult, adding there is a better chance he will leave next summer.
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