Sunderland are closing in on a deal for Lorient midfielder Didier Ndong.
Sunderland officials are reported to have jetted out last night to help push the deal over the line, with the Gabon midfielder due on Wearside to complete his medical
Fresh reports from France this morning claim Sunderland will pay around 18million Euros - which works out at about £15.25m, for Ndong. Plus £1.7m potential bonuses, which would take total up to £17million for the midfielder who turned 22 in June.
Hope they know what they`re doing with this lad. Sounds like a lot of pennies.
That's a ****ing exceptional average.