SUNDERLAND have agreed a fee with Celtic for Welsh international full-back Adam Matthews.

The 23-year-old has been given permission to speak with the Black Cats to discuss a move to Wearside which is believed to be around the £1.5m mark.

Matthews joined Celtic four years ago after leaving Cardiff City and has a wealth of experience having clinched four Scottish Premier League titles and taken on the likes of Lionel Messi in the Champions League.

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