According to reports in France, Sunderland has held conversations and made signing experienced midfielder Yann M’Vila a priority during this month’s transfer window.
The 33-year-old left Greek team Olympiacos last summer, and he hasn’t been with a club since.
Nevertheless, M’Vila has made it clear that he has no plans to hang up his boots and has contacted Lyon and Marseille, two of the best teams in France, stating that his skills would fit in well with both of them.
But nothing has changed in that regard, and M’Vila is still without a club this month. Now that England is showing interest in him, Michael Beale wants him to join Sunderland.
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The Black Cats now prioritize signing an experienced midfield player, according to French publication Foot Mercato. He was also seen engaging the publication regarding his return.
Sunderland supporters are familiar with M’Vila because of his 2015 stay with the team.
M’Vila was also seen favorably by Sunderland throughout the summer, and the player and the club are currently in communication again.
Whether a deal is achieved is still to be seen.