Sunderland now involved to hijack Crystal Palace’s £15m Guehi alternative

Sunderland have made contact to signal a £15m centre-back who Crystal Palace need to exchange Marc Guehi.

Sunderland’s signings up to now this summer time as Le Bris eyes extra

It has been a particularly busy summer time switch window for the Black Cats, who’ve up to now signed 12 gamers for Regis Le Bris.

Most of the new arrivals began and impressed within the opening day win towards West Ham on the Stadium of Gentle, nevertheless, Sunderland misplaced 2-0 to fellow promoted aspect Burnley final outing.

Speaking earlier than the defeat at Turf Moor, Le Bris admitted that Sunderland nonetheless need to make new additions earlier than the September 1 deadline.

When requested on potential signings out huge, Le Bris added: “There’s numerous hypothesis which is optimistic for everybody. Identical reply. If it is attainable to bolster the squad with the precise profile we’ll transfer ahead, but it surely’s not simply our query. It is a query of the participant and the membership, so we’ll see.”

A brand new centre-back can also be wished, particularly as Dan Ballard went off injured towards Burnley. Jhon Lucumi of Bologna has been closely linked with a transfer to Sunderland, nevertheless, one other defensive goal with Premier League expertise is needed by the Black Cats.

In line with experiences from Italy, relayed by Sport Witness, Sunderland have made an enquiry to signal Juventus centre-back Lloyd Kelly. Previously of Newcastle, Kelly’s mortgage transfer to Turin turned everlasting over the summer time for £15m, however a return to the Premier League is feasible.

In addition to the Black Cats making contact over a switch, Crystal Palace have adopted swimsuit as they view Kelly as a alternative for Guehi, who’s being closely linked with a transfer to Liverpool.

Juventus have even recognized Paris Saint-Germain’s Lucas Beraldo as a alternative for Kelly, so a last-minute transfer again to England may very well be on the playing cards.

Kelly, beforehand of Bristol Metropolis and Bournemouth earlier than his transfer to Newcastle and subsequent switch to Juventus, has performed 64 instances within the Premier League and was as soon as referred to as “unimaginable” by former supervisor Gary O’Neil.

Due to this fact, if Sunderland miss out on Lucumi and Crystal Palace maintain maintain of Guehi, Kelly, much like O’Nien, may very well be a really perfect choice for Le Bris, making this one to observe.