The Black Cats look to have moved quickly to bolster Regis Le Bris' squad
Nilson Angulo of Anderlecht
Nilson Angulo of Anderlecht (Image: Getty Images)
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Sunderland are closing in on the signing of Ecuador winger Nilson Angulo from Anderlecht.
The Black Cats have acted swiftly to replace the departing Simon Adingra, with the former Brighton forward on the verge of completing a switch to AS Monaco.
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Sunderland have agreed a fee for Angulo, with a medical taking place today ahead of tonight's 7pm deadline.
The 22-year-old joined Anderlecht as a youngster in 2022 after leaving LDU Quito in his homeland, and has played 89 times for the Belgian side, scoring eight goals.
He won his first senior cap for Ecaudor in 2021 and his since played 12 times for his country, scoring once, while also featuring in the U20 World Cup.
He prefers the left flank but can operate on either wing, and has seven goals and eight assists in 30 appearances for Anderlecht so far this season.
If a deal goes through. he will compete with the likes of Romaine Mundle, Chemsdine Talbi. Bertrand Traore, Eliezer Mayenda and Enzo Le Fée for a spot on the left-hand side of the Black Cats' front line.
Meanwhile Adingra is close to agreeing a move to Monaco in a deal which will see Sunderland recoup much of the £21m they paid Brighton for his services last summer.
The 23-year-old, who represented Ivory Coast at the recent African Cup of Nations, has not been able to hold down a regular spot in Regis Le Bris' side.
Sunderland have also agreed to allowe defender Leo Hjelde leave on loan to Championship side Sheffield United.
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