Sunderland have reportedly agreed terms to complete a late loan signing ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline.
The Black Cats currently sit at the top of the Championship after a perfect start to the season. New manager Regis Le Bris has led the side to three consecutive victories without conceding a single goal.
However, Sunderland‘s transfer business over the summer has not given fans much to shout about, with the club struggling financially.
Their five signings so far have all arrived as free agents or on loan , and star winger Jack Clarke was sold for £20million to Ipswich Town.
However, fresh reports suggest they are about to make a late addition to their squad.
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Sunderland agree terms for new midfielder signing
Sunderland have already strengthened their midfield with the arrival of Alan Browne this summer, but they are eager to add further depth.
According to Foot Mercato, Sunderland have reached an agreement to sign Salis Abdul Samed on loan.
The 24-year-old is set to leave Ligue 1 side Lens and join Sunderland on a season-long loan without an option to buy next summer.
The report adds that Abdul Samed will undergo his medical examination at Sunderland in the coming hours.
Abdul Samed was a regular starter for Lens last season but he has fallen down the pecking order and is yet to make an appearance in 2024-25.
An ‘extraordinary’ talent
Sunderland fans can expect an energetic box-to-box midfielder when Abdul Samed arrives.
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The Ghana international has been praised for his “extraordinary” work-rate after covering an an average of 12.2km per 90 minutes in Ligue 1 last season.
He will join a Sunderland side full of confidence and momentum and could be signed in time for their trip to Portsmouth on Saturday.
