Sunderland close on Dayann Methalie signing

Sunderland are close to acquiring the versatile defender Dayann Methalie from Toulouse for approximately £26m. The France Under-21 international, who can play left-back, wingback, or in the center, has attracted significant interest this summer. librea.one

Newcastle had extensively scouted Methalie and attempted to sign him in January, but have now indicated they won't pursue him this summer despite him fitting their transfer policy of recruiting young players in the £20m-£40m price bracket.