Sunderland One of several Premier League clubs interested has set themselves up to sign AS Roma's Matias Sole.
The 23-year-old's future with the Serie A team remains uncertain and he could be on the move this summer.
Sunderland has emerged as a new option for the attacking midfielder, scoring seven goals and providing eight assists in 42 appearances last season.
On June 15, Game Witness Covered claims from Italy Pictured are Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa. The Serie A side are requesting €35-40m, after rejecting claims of a €25-30m release clause.
Three days later, we broadcast news The player's entourage have held talks with the Villans and West Ham United.
Sunderland joins the race to sign
tele radio stereo Now cover the Black Cats' interest in Matias Sole.
He has attracted interest from unnamed clubs from the Premier League, Saudi Arabia and Borussia Dortmund.
The Argentine is not keen on a move to the Middle East but is attracted by the prospect of joining BVB.
However, the Bundesliga side have not made any concrete progress so far. Therefore, the AS Roma attacker could consider a move to the Premier League this summer.
There is mention of interest from Sunderland, and it is their sporting director, Florent Ghisolfi, who is leading the effort.
The Frenchman spent a year with the Serie A team as their director. In his first month, the Giallorossi signed Sole from Juventus.
It seems Ghisolfi is keen to bring him to the Stadium of Light this window, as Regis Le Bris's side have recently been linked to signing the South American.
It is unclear whether the English club contacted the player's camp, Gian Piero Gasperini's side or both.
Sunderland have qualified for the Europa League after finishing seventh last season, and whether that will tempt the Argentine remains unclear.
Contract, price and agent information
Mattias Sole's contract runs until 2029 and is worth €35m transfer market.
Agent Martín Ariel Gustadisegno, who primarily represents Argentine players, represents the AS Roma player.
Previous claims have suggested Roma cost him around €35-40m and it is unclear whether the Black Cats are willing to meet his demand.
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