Similar to Real Madrid great Raul, Sunderland is expected to...

According to a source, Sunderland is apparently now circling for a gifted Real Madrid youngster as part of its exciting

plans to solidify in the top flight.

The Black Cats are moving quickly to assemble a team that can compete in the Premier League, and it’s safe to say

that Regis Le Bris is making significant strides in the transfer market.

Fabrizio Romano announced yesterday that Sunderland will buy Habib Diarra of Strasbourg for a reported £30

million plus add-ons, strengthening their engine room in preparation for the upcoming season.

On the other hand, after an agreement was reached between the two clubs about the Poland international, the Black

Cats are about to sign OGC Nice custodian Marcin Bulka.

Before what looks to be a unique campaign for everyone associated with the club, Wearside has undergone extensive

due diligence. Another target is Moussa Baradji, a midfielder for Yverdon Sport, who is rumoured to be available for

£2.5 million.

Even though there will be a wait because administrative formalities must be completed before he can enter the

premises, Sunderland Echo journalist Phil Smith has revealed that Florent Ghisolfi will take over as Sunderland’s

director of football off the pitch.

He clarified: “It’s believed that Sunderland and Ghisolfi are completing the transaction, and there are official

procedures to follow when bringing in a player from overseas.

If all goes according to plan, it will be ready for Ghisolfi to start working when the players return to the Academy of

Light in early July and the season preparations get on.

Returning to football, Sunderland is apparently going to increase their efforts to sign a gifted player who currently

plays for Real Madrid.

According to Spanish media, Sunderland is prepared to make a loan bid for Gonzalo Garcia of Real Madrid that

might exceed £17 million with an obligatory buyout option.

The 21-year-old forward, who has been a breakthrough success at the Club World Cup and has been compared to

Raul by Los Blancos manager Xabi Alonso, is also attracting interest from Real Oviedo, AS Roma, and Leeds United.

Goncalo Garcia’s breakthrough at Real Madrid
Appearances	9
Goals	3
Assists	2

Real Madrid might, however, try to work out a £25.6 million repurchase clause for the former Spain Under-19

player.

In 43 games across all competitions, Garcia recorded 28 goals and six assists, capping off an incredible season that

included his exploits with the La Liga powerhouses’ first squad.

Sunderland may have to use all of their negotiating leverage to get this one over the finish line, but they will hope

that the maxim “if you don’t ask, you don’t get” will be a deciding factor when talks heat up.

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