The player chooses between Sunderland and Fulham as the agent embarks on a club-record move
With Thomas Meunier already on the way, Sunderland wasted no time before turning to another talented target as their transfer business continues.
However, this time, Fulham may have their say. The West London side have joined the Black Cats in the race to sign Matias Soule from AS Roma and the attacker has chosen between two Premier League clubs.
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Football FanCast verdict |
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Honesty |
Sunderland and Fulham look set to go head-to-head to sign Soule, who looks set to leave Roma this summer. The winger has already turned down Saudi Arabia and is now reportedly opting for a move to the Premier League and, in particular, Sunderland in a major expansion for the Wearside club. |
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Finance |
The deal won't come cheap. Roma are reportedly bidding for Soule for around €35m (£30m), which would break Sunderland's current transfer record, which sits at £27m. |
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Understanding |
£30m could turn into cash quickly if Soule is at his best. The midfielder is only 23 years old and scored 15 goals in all competitions last season. If his choice is to move to Sunderland, they will all have to leave this summer. |
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Impact |
It's a mistake for Fulham, but it should be a big boost for Sunderland now, who could land a player who will be their best player next season. Cottagers, on the other hand, will be forced back into the market. |
Sunderland know exactly what they will have to pay to sign Soule and should know his trade options, making the 23-year-old one to watch.
Soule chooses between Sunderland and Fulham move
According to Corriere dello Sport, as relayed by Fakizi WeZeperem, Soule would rather go to Sunderland than Fulham this summer. His agent has begun contact with both clubs over a potentially expensive deal for the Black Cats, as he would break their transfer record.
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Sunderland's most expensive signing ever |
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Level |
The player |
Money |
Signed from |
A year |
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1 |
Habib Diarra |
£27m |
in Strasbourg |
2025 |
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2 |
Simon Adingra |
£21m |
Brighton |
2025 |
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3 |
Enzo Le Fee |
£19.3m |
AS Roma |
2025 |
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4 |
Chemsdine Talbi |
£18m |
Club Brugge |
2025 |
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5 |
Brian Brobby |
£17.3m |
Ajax |
2025 |
Roma are reportedly valuing Soule for around €35m (£30m), which would make the goalscorer 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. Although he is not done yet, this is still the player who scored 15 goals in all competitions last season. Compared to the output of someone like Chemsdine Talbi, the Black Cats could have a clear improvement.
If those at the Stadium of Light are going to work for anyone this summer, it should be the young Argentine who still has a lot to offer as he develops. At just £30m, he would be a bargain if he broke Sunderland's club record.
