Sunderland battling Bundesliga outfit to sign 21-year-old midfielder

Skelly Alvero, a midfielder for Lyon, is a target for Sunderland and Werder Bremen.

The Black Cats have had a challenging few weeks after losing to fierce rivals Newcastle United in the FA Cup and suffering back-to-back losses in the Championship that forced them out of the play-off spots.

Supporters have already begun to put pressure on new manager Michael Beale as a result, and they are frustrated with how little work has been done in the window thus far.

It appears like Sunderland will be focusing on strengthening various positions this coming week.

Furthermore, according to L’Equipe, Alvero is a player that the Wearside outfit is keeping an eye on.

It appears like Sunderland will be focusing on strengthening various positions this coming week.

Furthermore, according to L’Equipe, Alvero is a player that the Wearside outfit is keeping an eye on.

Alvero, who is 6’7″, would add a lot of physicality to the Sunderland midfield. However, Werder Bremen is reportedly keeping an eye on the 21-year-old, so completing a deal for him won’t be easy.

It appears like Sunderland will be focusing on strengthening various positions this coming week.

Furthermore, according to L’Equipe, Alvero is a player that the Wearside outfit is keeping an eye on.

Alvero, who is 6’7″, would add a lot of physicality to the Sunderland midfield. However, Werder Bremen is reportedly keeping an eye on the 21-year-old, so completing a deal for him won’t be easy.

Alvero progressed through the ranks at Sochaux, but it wasn’t until last season—during which he made 31 appearances in the French second division—that he finally broke through in the first squad.

Due to financial difficulties with their owners, the team was demoted to the third level despite finishing in ninth place.

Alvero therefore always looked like he would make the move to Lyon in the summer, and that turned out to be the case.

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