Sunderland want Wilfried Singo transfer after promotion, £20m twist at Monaco
Sunderland have identified AS Monaco’s Wilfried Singo as a summer target as they look to bolster their defence ahead of their Premier League return.
With Premier League football now in the bag after an emotional day at Wembley, Sunderland will have already turned their focus to what will be a crucial summer period.
Recruitment at the Stadium of Light is going to be crucial to any hopes of avoiding the drop, and with the hefty windfall from winning the play-off final, the Black Cats will have some money to splash.
Enzo Le Fee is all but confirmed to be their first summer arrival as a result of his buy-out clause in his loan contract from Roma, and the Wearsiders are looking to make an ambitious swoop to seal their second.
Monaco could be tempted to cash in on Singo
Dan Ballard was the hero of the play-offs for Sunderland, though the Black Cats will still be in dire need of defensive reinforcements to cope with the attacking quality on show in the Premier League, and that is where Singo comes in.
According to a report in the print edition of the Daily Mirror (28 May, pg56), the Wearsiders are keen to bring Singo to the Stadium of Light.
| Singo | Appearances |
| Ligue 1 | 27 |
| Champions League | 6 |
| Coupe de France | 2 |
The Ivorian international, who could end up being joined by Amad Diallo, has impressed in Ligue 1, with his versatility perhaps his biggest asset.
Monaco could be tempted to cash in on the defender for a fee in the region of £20million despite the fact he still has three years left on his contract.
Sunderland ready to show ambition this summer
Surviving in the Premier League is not an easy task, but with the right planning and recruitment, it can certainly be achieved, and Sunderland look set to throw everything they have at that.
With names such as Singo and Amad linked, it is evident that the Black Cats are looking to inject serious quality into their side, though maintaining squad harmony will be just as important.
These next few weeks and months are going to be crucial, but also very, very interesting for everyone on Werside.