According to Sacha Tavolieri, the signing process for Dayann Methalie's transfer to Sunderland AFC is now underway. His medicals have been completed.

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.