Sunderland are in talks to sign the £13million striker after Isidore’s nightmare

Sunderland are now in negotiations over a contract to sign the forward this month, with Regis Le Bris in favor of the move, according to the report.

Black cats eager for attackers

The Black Cats are looking for a new striker this month to strengthen their squad Priority publicity, and have identified a number of objectives.

Southampton’s Ben Brereton Diaz was on Le Bris’ shortlistwith Saints willing to move the striker this month, but Sheffield United leading the race for his signature, as he would only consider a move to his former club.

The Blades are also in the running for another Sunderland target, namely Leicester City’s Tom Cannonand are also in the best position to sign the 22-year-old, having now agreed a £13m deal with the Foxes.

As such, the Black Cats could be forced to move on to other options and could be in a good position to sign the Westerlo striker Mathias Friganwho are believed to be seriously interested in signing.

There is now promising new update on Sunderland’s pursuit of Friganwith Germaniak reporting, they have now entered talks with Westerlo to discuss contract terms (via Sport Witness ).

This comes after Wilson Isidor, who was fantastic for the club during his loan spell from Zenit, had a terrible night at Burnley on Friday, seeing two late penalties conceded at the same corner by James Trafford.

Le Bris are said to be strongly in favor of Frigan’s arrival, with the manager looking to strengthen his squad to help his side’s chances of a return to the Premier League.

The Championship promotion hopefuls are keen to sign the Croat on loan, with a conditional buyout clause for a fee of €15m (£13m) if they achieve their goal of a return to the top flight.

The 21-year-old is very interested in a move to the Stadium of Light, which could make it easier to get a deal over the line.

Frigan could be a shrewd acquisition for Le Bris

The former Rijeka didn’t have the best debut season in Belgium, he only scored four goals in 23 league games, but has already managed to better that goal tally this term, picking up six goals and three assists in 20 games.

Football scout Jacek Kulig also previously praised the starlet, comparing her to former European Golden Boot winner Ciro Immobile.

It would be a bit of a risk to sign Frigano, given that he is unproven in the top flight, but a loan deal with an obligation to buy if they win promotion could be a shrewd way of bringing in an impressive striker with less risk. That would take some of the scoring pressure off Isidore’s shoulders at a delicate moment for the youngster, who admitted that Friday was the worst day of his life.