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With Thomas Meunier already on his way, Sunderland have wasted no time before turning towards another talented target as their transfer business gets underway.
This time, however, Fulham could have their say. The West London club have joined the Black Cats in the race to sign Matias Soule from AS Roma and the attacking star has now taken his pick between the two Premier League clubs.
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Sunderland know exactly what they must pay to sign Soule and they should be aware of his transfer preference, making the 23-year-old one to watch.
Soule picks between Sunderland and Fulham move
According to Corriere dello Sport, as relayed by Sport Witness, Soule now prefers a move to Sunderland rather than Fulham this summer. His agent has already initiated contact with both clubs over what would especially be an expensive deal for the Black Cats, given that it would break their transfer record.
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Roma reportedly value Soule at around €35 (£30m), which would make the winger more expensive than Habib Diarra, who cost £27m this time last year.
Sunderland should go all out to sign Soule
Soule is an undeniable talent. Whilst he is not the finished product quite yet, this is still a player who was involved in 15 goals in all competitions last season. Compared to the output of someone like Chemsdine Talbi, the Black Cats would have a clear upgrade.
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If those at the Stadium of Light are to go all out for anyone this summer, then it should be the young Argentinian who's still got so much more to offer as he develops. At just £30m, he would be a bargain buy even whilst breaking Sunderland's club record.