Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionGet French FootballUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Newcastle exit Methalie race, Sunderland lead
Sunderland emerge as frontrunners for Toulouse left-back after Newcastle pull out.
D. Methalie
player
Player
Dayann Methalie
Position
Left-back
Current club
Toulouse
Linked club
Sunderland
What happened. Newcastle United have withdrawn from the race to sign Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie, leaving Sunderland as the clear favourites.
- Methalie is 20 years old.
- He is French.
- Sunderland are now the leading contenders.
Sunderland look set to secure the young defender's signature.
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