TransferGet French FootballUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Sunderland put Methalie move on hold after medical issue
The French defender's switch to the Black Cats hits a snag after failing part of his medical.
D. Methalie
player
Player
Dayann Methalie
Age
20
From
Toulouse FC
To
Sunderland
Status
On standby
What happened. Sunderland have delayed the signing of Toulouse's Dayann Methalie after he failed to pass all stages of his medical.
- The transfer is reported to be on standby.
- Medical issues have caused the delay.
- Methalie is a 20-year-old Frenchman.
The deal's future depends on further assessment or resolution of the medical concerns.
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