Sunderland AFC and FC Toulouse are in contact regarding Dayann Methalie, a 20-year-old French left-back. Talks are in progress, and the deal is highly rated internally at Sunderland. The club's sports management considers Dayann Methalie a significant prospect for the future. According to @FabriceHawkins, an agreement on personal terms has been reached. Methalie joined Toulouse in July 2025 and made 27 appearances in the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. The France U21 international has 4 caps and 2 goals for his country. His contract with the French club is valid until 2030, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €18.00m. Newcastle United and Bayer Leverkusen have also been linked with the player. In January 2026, reports indicated Toulouse's asking price was €25 million.