Sunderland showed interest but decided not to pursue further due to the transfer fee of 10 million euros demanded by Marseille. The amount might change as the transfer window closes.

The player, Valentin Rongier, has refused a contract extension offer from Olympique de Marseille, which expires in June 2026. This has made him available for transfer in the summer market. According to L'Equipe, he is available for a fee of 10 million euros. Sunderland has shown interest by inquiring about the conditions for a potential transfer. However, no concrete offer has been made yet.