Sunderland are expected to land Djordje Petrovic for £21.5 million, as talks continue over French left-back Melvin Bard.
Sunderland’s summer rebuild is taking form, with the newly promoted Premier League side focusing on two key defensive targets. Talks with OGC Nice left-back Melvin Bard are underway, while a £21.5 million agreement to buy Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic is expected to be completed soon.
Bard offers long-term Sunderland.
According to French journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Sunderland has extended a contract offer to Melvin Bard, who appeared 34 times for Nice previous season.
The agreement is thought to be for four years, with a fifth year option. However, no final deal has been struck, and Nice are eager to retain Bard ahead of their UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign later this summer.
Two other unnamed Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in the 24-year-old, who has drawn attention for his energy, defensive solidity, and Ligue 1 experience. Sunderland’s interest in Bard fits a consistent pattern of recruitment in the French market.
Habib Diarra has already joined from Strasbourg, and the club was interested in Marcin Bulka before the goalkeeper decided to join Saudi Pro League side Neom SC. Matthis Abline (FC Nantes) and Georges Mikautadze (Lyon) have both been identified as forward prospects.
Petrovic deal expected to cost £21.5 million
Sunderland are close to signing Djordje Petrovic, with several sources indicating that a sum of £21.5 million has been agreed upon with Chelsea.
The 25-year-old Serbia international impressed during a loan spell at Strasbourg last season and is eager to get regular top-flight action following limited opportunities at Stamford Bridge.
Petrovic was left off Chelsea’s Club World Cup team earlier this year, with a summer exit expected. He will now fight with Anthony Patterson for the number one slot at the Stadium of Light, bringing top-level experience and shot-stopping ability to the goalkeeping department. contract.
Marcin Bulka of OGC Nice, who was being considered as he entered the final year of his contract in France, has instead committed to a long-term deal with Saudi Pro League club Neom after a late offer. The 25-year-old has completed a medical and is now ready to join the ambitious Saudi team.
Sadiki agreement of up to £17.5 million is close to completion.
According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Sunderland are close to signing Noah Sadiki, who is expected to sign a five-year contract.
The Black Cats will pay £15 million upfront, with a further £2.5 million potentially due. Sadiki, a DR Congo international, shined for Union Saint-Gilloise last season and is versatile, having played as a central midfielder and right back.
His arrival would come after the £30 million signing of Habib Diarra, demonstrating the club’s enhanced financial capacity after promotion.
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