A look at the latest Sunderland-related transfer news and speculation...
Valencia are the latest club to be linked with a potential swoop for Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil.
The 24-year-old has been on loan at Championship outfit Ipswich Town since January, helping the Tractor Boys to win an immediate promotion back to the Premier League earlier this month. With his contract on Wearside set to expire at the end of June, however, the understanding is that he will be available on a free and permanent transfer this summer.
And to that end, talkSPORT claim that La Liga side Valencia - now managed by former Huddersfield Town and West Brom boss Carlos Corberan - are considering a swoop for Neil. It is suggested that Corberan is an admirer of the player following his own time in England.
Sunderland linked with Emil Holm
Elsewhere, Sunderland are one of several Premier League clubs who are reportedly keen on Swedish international Emil Holm. The right-back is currently on the books at Italian side Bologna, but spent the second half of the season out on loan at Juventus. Despite an injury-hit campaign, the 26-year-old recorded four assists and a goal across 17 Serie A outings, but it is understood that Juve will not opt to make his stay in Turin permanent this summer.
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Sunderland and Everton both eye Abdul Fatawu
And finally, Sunderland and Everton could both look to reignite their interest in Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu, according to online outlet TEAMtalk. The Black Cats reportedly failed with a big money bid to sign the wide man in January, but may rekindle their pursuit following the Foxes’ recent relegation to League One.
David Moyes’ Toffees are also said to be keen on the player, who is said to be “ready for Premier League football next season”. For their part, Leicester are supposedly open to bids in the region of £15 million to £20 million.
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