Sunderland move for Dayann Methalie as Adingra decision looms

Sunderland are leading the race for Bayer Leverkusen's Ernest Poku, with the versatile Dutch player available for €25m and reportedly on the verge of leaving.
Sunderland are in advanced talks for Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie, ready to pay around £26m. Personal terms are in place as they move ahead of Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen.
A profile of Toulouse left-back Dayann Méthalie, 20, outlining his Ligue 1 breakthrough, defensive duels, dribbling and versatility as a possible Sunderland fit.
Reports Sunderland have agreed a deal for Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall are said to be wide of the mark, with the midfielder valued at about £50m amid exit talk.
Sunderland must decide whether to reintegrate or sell Simon Adingra, with Roma, RB Leipzig and West Ham interested. The Black Cats prefer a permanent deal worth about £30m.