Sunderland make concrete approach – Black Cats have ‘decisive advantage’ over competitors

Sunderland are among the clubs vying for Lyon star Georges Mikautadze this summer, according to Tutto Juve.

The striker left FC Metz for the Ligue 1 team a year ago and performed admirably last season, scoring 17 goals and providing 11 assists in 47 appearances. Sunderland, Juventus, Eintracht Frankfurt, as well as Turkish and Saudi Arabian clubs, have all expressed interest in his remarkable achievements. Following their promotion to the first division, the Black Cats hope to enhance Régis Le Bris’ team. They have signed RC Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra and are hunting for Mikautadze in the French market. Sunderland sees the Georgia international as an excellent fit for their system and has made him a priority target.

According to Tutto Juve, the Premier League newcomers have made ‘first concrete contact’ to try to recruit the 24-year-old during this transfer window. Despite interest from Juventus, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Turkish and Saudi teams, the source suggests Sunderland may have a ‘decisive advantage’. This is due to Le Bris’ project at the Stadium of Light.