Sunderland agree Danso loan as Adingra heads to Ajax
Crystal Palace are working to hijack Sunderland’s move for Malick Fofana after Sunderland struck terms with Lyon, with Pierre Sage speaking to the 21-year-old in a bid to sway the deal before the deadline.
Sunderland have agreed a deal worth just under £30m for Lyon winger Malick Fofana. The 21-year-old is travelling to England for a medical and is expected to sign a five-year contract.
Wilson Isidor’s late goal beat Fulham 1-0 after Le Bris’ reshuffle, but Sunderland’s blunt first hour and need for two wingers and a left-sided centre-back remain clear.
Sunderland could make up to three deadline-day signings, with Kevin Danso closest, while Simon Adingra and others could leave as Régis Le Bris reshapes the squad.
Sunderland have agreed a season-long loan for Tottenham defender Kevin Danso, with an option to buy after Spurs moved for Tosin Adarabioyo.
Jocelin Ta Bi’s proposed Burnley move is off, leaving Sunderland’s winger available late in the window, with West Ham able to revive their interest.
Sunderland Under-21s were beaten 5-1 by Brentford in PL2, with Kaye Furo scoring a hat-trick after an early opener and adding a second-half volley and low finish.
Sunderland are in talks with Benfica over a permanent deal for Dodi Lukebakio, with the winger having 'opened the door' to a late Premier League move before the deadline.
Sunderland have agreed to loan Simon Adingra to Ajax for the rest of the season as the injured winger seeks form after a difficult spell and a loan at Monaco.
Wilson Isidor has signed until 2030 after scoring 20 goals in 84 games, with his crucial play-off goal and key Premier League goals underlining his Sunderland impact.
Sunderland’s 1-0 win over Fulham exposed a lack of width, with Trai Hume at right midfield. Habib Diarra’s impact and cross for Wilson Isidor showed the need for a natural winger.
Sunderland want Levante striker Karl Etta Eyong, but have told his camp a deal depends on Brian Brobbey leaving, with a deadline-day decision possible in the final hours.
Sunderland remain in the race for Matias Soule, but Fulham are pushing ahead with a loan and conditional obligation to buy as Roma look to sanction his exit.
