Sunderland manager Regis Le Bliss lifts the Sky Bet Championship Playoff Trophy. (Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Sunderland is trying to improve its attack units this summer by signing Armand Louriente.
According to a report from French publication Foot Mercato, Sunderland is about to sign the 26-year-old this summer, and they are already making progress in getting the deal done.
West Ham United have tried to sign Lauriente in the past.
Sunderland needs a deep attack
The French attacker stood out for Sassuolo last season, scoring 19 goals and six assists.
He helps the Italian club secure promotion to the top flight and the opportunity to move to the Premier League is very exciting for him. Sunderland has secured promotion to top flights and is aiming to build a team that can stay in the Premier League.
They wouldn’t want to go back to the championship at the end of the season. To survive in the Premier League, you need high-quality players. Signing trustworthy attackers is one of your priorities.
The 26-year-old has the physicality and technical attributes to get along well in the Premier League, and he could become a key player for Sunderland. It will be interesting to see if they can secure an agreement with Italian clothing.
Armand Lauriente asking price revealed
Recent reports suggest that players could cost around 30 million euros. Sunderland certainly has the financial resources to continue the contract, and the reported asking price could prove to be a reasonable price if players can have an immediate impact in the Premier League.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Several other clubs are keen on attackers, and Sunderland needs to try and move quickly to complete the transaction.
They must ensure that team gaps are inserted during the summer transfer period if they want to make the season successful.