Sunderland are looking at what would be a very optimistic striker signing ahead of the transfer window closing.
The Black Cats are still in the market to bring in a striker before the summer transfer window comes to a close.
Sunderland’s options at striker currently consist of young Spanish attacker Eliezer Mayenda, who has started the season in incredible fashion, looking very comfortable leading the line for a Championship side, as well as new signing Wilson Isidor.
However, Regis Le Bris is still adamant to bring in a new striker, with Tom Cannon linked with a move to the Stadium of Light, and Sunderland have also made contact over an ambitious Ligue 1 signing, with them potentially having their chances boosted after it was revealed that the linked-striker’s parent club have made an attacking signing.
Sunderland given boost in Gift Orban pursuit as Lyon seal Wilfried Zaha move
Sunderland are currently exploring the possibility of signing Lyon striker Gift Orban in a loan move, and any chances of doing so could be made easier after it was revealed, per Fabrizio Romano on X, that Lyon had ‘sealed’ a move for Wilfried Zaha from Galatasaray.
This could potentially open up an opportunity for the 22-year-old to leave on loan before the deadline.
The Nigerian striker scored just one goal in 13 Ligue games for Lyon last season.
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Regis le Bris will be able to get the best out of Gift Orban
Whilst looking to sign Orban is certainly very audacious from Sunderland’s point of view, the French club certainly will be aware of the impact that Le Bris could have on the attacker, as he was so crucial in the development of Lorient’s youngsters during his tenure at the Ligue 1 side.
Le Bris has already looked to get the best out of the current youthful Sunderland ranks, and there is no doubt that Orban can follow suit, especially after he showed his qualities in the Jupiler Pro League previously, where he was described as a ‘phenomenon’ from Gent coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck, per Score Nigeria.