Sunderland is among several Premier League clubs monitoring the situation of Pape Gueye, a 27-year-old Villarreal midfielder. Everton is also considering Gueye, and it has reportedly been shown that Crystal Palace and Brighton have additional interest. It is said that the Senegal international's performances at the World Cup increased the interest in signing him. Gueye has earned 44 caps and scored 7 goals for Senegal. He joined Villarreal in July 2024 and has a contract until 2028. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €40.00m. According to reports from June 2026, Villarreal rejected offers exceeding €40 million in the January 2026 window. A report from April 2026 mentioned a potential €45 million release clause.