Sunderland boosted in international striker bid as Leeds United ‘contact’ Eredivisie left-back.
The latest news from across the Championship as two of Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday’s rivals plan transfer moves.
Franch club Caen are reportedly holding out for an improved offer from Sunderland for striker Alexandre Mendy after the Black Cats’ initial offer of around £800,000 was rejected.
After the likes of loan signing Mason Burstow, Nazariy Rusyn and Hemir all failed to find the net on a regular basis last season, the Black Cats hierarchy have now set their sights on adding a goalscorer to their squad ahead of Regis Le Bris’ first season in charge at the Stadium of Light. Caen frontman Mendy is believed to have the subject of an unsuccessful bid from Sunderland last week after he scored 22 goals in 37 appearances to help his side to a sixth place finish in French football’s second tier.
Sunderland’s interest in Mendy is said to remain alive despite that knockback and their hopes of landing the striker have been boosted by reports the seven-times capped Guinea-Bissau international would prefer a move to Wearside over fellow suitors Al Riyadh. Caen head coach Nicolas Seube has discussed the situation surrounding interest in the striker after he remained absent from his side’s friendly with Annecy on Saturday.
