SAM ALLARDYCE has returned his attention to France in a bid to land a new winger and reports in France claim a £9m deal has been agreed for Wahbi Khazri.
Sunderland are in contact with Bordeaux and are confident of landing the attacking midfielder after being constantly knocked back in the pursuit of Swansea’s Andre Ayew.
Khazri is a player Allardyce has been aware of a long time and has moved quickly to target the Tunisian international knowing that the transfer window will close on Monday night at 11pm.
A statement from Bordeaux stated: "The club have reached an agreement with Sunderland AFC for the transfer of Wahbi Khazri.
"The attacking midfielder has a beautiful opportunity with the English club. He is therefore authorised to head to England to negotiate with the Premier League club.”
Khazri moved from Bastia, where Allardyce had been watching him during his time at West Ham, in 2014 when he signed a four-year deal with Bordeaux.
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