Sunderland Signs Toulouse Left-Back Dayan Metali for £25.7 Million, Approaching Club Record

ScoreFast365 August 17 - According to Sky Sports, Premier League newcomers Sunderland have reached an agreement with Ligue 1 side Toulouse for the transfer of left-back Dayan Metali, with a total fee of £25.7 million, including £24 million as a fixed fee and an additional £1.7 million in performance-related clauses. This figure is close to Sunderland's club record for a signing, just below the £27 million plus £3 million deal for Habib Diallo last summer.

The 20-year-old Metali made 27 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists, attracting interest from several clubs. He arrived in Northeast England on Sunday and will undergo a medical on Monday to complete the transfer. Sunderland has been pursuing the French U21 international throughout the summer, with manager Régis Le Bris viewing him as a key piece for the upcoming Premier League and European campaign. Sunderland will kick off their Premier League season at home against Ipswich next Saturday.