Sunderland are making a surprise late move for Strasbourg's Senegalese star Habib Diarra.
The Black Cats are putting together a package worth up to £35 million for Diarra as a potential replacement for Jobe Bellingham.
Diarra has been wanted by Leeds United for weeks and they have been trying to buy him but offering less.
Now Sunderland have surprisingly come into the race and Diarra may be cleared to speak to them.
Insiders reveal Diarra is in Africa but being lined up for a medical on Wearside once the final figures are agreed on the transfer fee.
The Black Cats are putting together a package worth up to £35 million for Diarra as a potential replacement for Jobe Bellingham.
Diarra has been wanted by Leeds United for weeks and they have been trying to buy him but offering less.
Now Sunderland have surprisingly come into the race and Diarra may be cleared to speak to them.
Insiders reveal Diarra is in Africa but being lined up for a medical on Wearside once the final figures are agreed on the transfer fee.