Sunderland could consider making a transfer move for UD Almeria's Sergio Arribas in the summer.
The 24-year-old's development at the Segunda Division side has not gone unnoticed and has already caught the attention of Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi.
He came through the ranks of Real Madrid's youth system and played 14 matches for their first team between 2020 and 2023.
The attacking midfielder has managed to attract the attention of the Premier League in the past. Real Madrid sold him to Almería in August 2023 and that summer, Sport Witness broadcast news Of interest to Chelsea.
His decision to join Almería has clearly been a success as he not only enjoys regular minutes but is also starring for them.
The Spaniard has scored 38 goals and provided 16 assists in 116 matches. This includes 20 goals and seven assists in 34 matches this season.
His league statistics are as follows:
- Key passes per game: 2.3
- Shots on goal per game: 1.3
- Successful dribbles per game: 1.1
- Accurate pass: 86%
- Goal conversion: 26%
- Big chances missed: 11
Sunderland could challenge Roma for transfer
Saturday edition of gazzetta dello sport There is a report on AS Roma's interest in Sergio Arribas.
Paulo Dybala's future with the Serie A team beyond this season remains uncertain as his contract expires in June.
The Italian club have already identified the UD Almería star and Red Bull Hamburg's Kerim Alajbegovic as two targets, and their interest in the former is not new.
Florent Ghisolfi joined the Black Cats in July 2025, just after leaving Roma, the club he joined in 2024.
He spent a year in the Italian capital before moving to the Premier League team and during his time at Roma, he identified Arribas as a target.
Given how the player has performed this season, it makes sense for Ghisolfi to keep him on his radar for Sunderland.
Therefore, an attempt by Regis Le Bris to sign him in the summer should not be ruled out. If this happens, Roma will have to face competition.
Contract, price and agent information
Sergio Arriba is under contract until 2029 and is worth as per transfer marketIs €15m. In June 2025 it was €8m.
The agency Footfell ISM, headed by Alejandro Caamaño, is looking after the Spaniard's interests and future.
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