Sunderland have pulled out of their proposed deal to sign Armand Lauriente from Sassuolo.
The Black Cats had agreed a fee of £17.5million for the French forward, but they've now ended negotiations.
talkSPORT understands that the move has collapsed due to a disagreement on personal terms.
The player had completed a medical and had even flown out to join
Sunderland for their pre-season tour in Portugal.
However, a late dispute over some of the aspects in the contract have ensured the transfer is now dead in the water.
The Frenchman has returned to Italy and will wait to see if another move happens.
Lauriente was once roommates with
Real Madrid superstar
Kylian Mbappe at the famous football academy, Clairefontaine in France.
Of course, Mbappe's career has turned out differently, and Lauriente will be wondering what comes next.
The forward has been tracked by
West Ham and
Tottenham Hotspur in the past and enjoyed a strong season in Serie B.
In 33 league appearances, he scored 18 goals and provided six assists as Sassuolo were promoted back to the top of Italian football.
The 26-year-old might end up now staying with the newly promoted side but any team that does come in for him knows what sort of fee it would take.
Meanwhile, Sunderland will look to quickly target other additions.
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