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Newly promoted Serie A side Sassuolo are facing the possibility of losing Armand Lauriente and Sunderland have come forward for him.
**La Gazzetta dello Sport** have [reported](https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/09-07-2025/calciomercato-tutte-le-notizie-di-oggi-9-luglio-la-diretta.shtml?refresh_ce) that the Frenchman is a target for the Black Cats and Sunderland had submitted an offer in recent days for the star winger, who impressed in the Serie B during the 2024/25 season.
But talks have now been stalled as the offer has been rejected. Sassuolo are yet to set a definitive price tag and this is causing problems to Sunderland in their move.
The Neroverdi are waiting for the newly promoted Premier League side to make a new approach, as they seem interested in a sale if the right offer is made.
Lauriente has starred in the Serie A in the past and has previously worked under Sunderland manager Regis le Bris and sporting director Florent Ghisolfi during his time at Lorient.
Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN