Sunderland agree £25.6m deal for Toulouse left-back Methalie

The 20-year-old French defender is set to bolster Sunderland's backline ahead of their Premier League return.

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What happened. Sunderland have agreed a £25.6m fee to sign left-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse, with the 20-year-old expected to undergo a medical after a verbal agreement.

• Methalie made 28 Ligue 1 appearances last season, scoring twice in his final three games.
• Sunderland are strengthening their defence before their Premier League opener at Ipswich Town.
• The Black Cats will compete in Europe for the first time in 53 years.

Methalie's arrival would add depth as Sunderland prepare for their Premier League campaign and European return.

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