Sunderland close to £26m Methalie deal

Sunderland are set to snatch Newcastle's long-time target Dayann Methalie from Toulouse.

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What happened. Sunderland are poised to sign Dayann Methalie from Toulouse for about £26m, after Newcastle backed off from the deal.

• Methalie is a France Under-21s defender who made 27 Ligue 1 appearances last season.
• Newcastle had scouted him extensively but opted not to bid this summer.
• The 20-year-old fits Newcastle's policy of signing young players in the £20m-£40m range.

Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris appears close to securing the defender.

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