Sunderland have added RB Leipzig star Lois Openda to their shortlist after agreeing a deal for Marc Guiu, according to Sky Sports.
The Black Cats have had a very busy summer transfer window after securing their return to the Premier League following their playoff victory in May, with manager Regis Le Bris adding Enzo Le Fee, Habib Diarra, Simon Adingra, Chemsdine Talbi, Noah Sadiki, Reinildo, Granit Xhaka and Robin Roefs.
The club have also found an agreement with Chelsea to sign young forward Marc Guiu on loan for the upcoming campaign, but they haven't stopped there and are now eyeing a move for this Bundesliga star.
Sunderland Eyeing Openda Move
Unclear if RB Leipzig open to sale
Lois Openda in action for RB Leipzig
Openda, who has been described as a 'goal machine', has now emerged as a target for the newly-promoted side, despite Leipzig valuing him at around £50m.
But according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, it's currently unclear if Leipzig would sanction an exit for the Belgium international considering the current question marks around the future of Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons.
Lois Openda - 2024/2025 Stats
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All table statistics courtesy of FBRef - correct as of 02/08/2025