Sunderland have agreed personal terms with the £13m striker, who could join on an initial loan this month, according to the report.
The Black Cats will be sorely disappointed not to take all three points from their visit to Turf Moor on Friday night, with Wilson Isidor twice denied from the penalty spot by Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
However, Regis Le Bris‘ side remain in a good position for promotion from the Championship as they are still within reach of the automatic promotion places and the manager is looking to further strengthen his squad this month.
Central midfielder Enzo Le Fee has been put straight into the starting 11 after arriving on an initial loan from Roma, with an obligation to buy if Le Bris’s side secure promotion.
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Now, the manager wants to organize a similar deal to bring in a new striker negotiations are underway to sign Westerlo’s Matija Friganwhich is likely to set Sunderland back around £13m if they are promoted to the Premier League.
The Belgian outlet Het Nieuwsblad has now offered even more news about the Black Cats’ pursuit of Frigan (via Walfoot), detailing that personal terms have been agreed over a move to the Stadium of Light.
Signing the striker is said to be a priority for Sunderland, and it seems they could have a strong chance of getting a deal done, with the player himself apparently interested in the move.
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Upcoming Sunderland Championship fixtures |
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Derby County (h) |
January 21 |
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Plymouth Argyle (h) |
January 25 |
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Middlesbrough |
February 3 |
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Watford (h) |
February 8 |
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Luton Town (h) |
February 12 |
Sunderland need a striker
Wilson Isidor has hit the net twice in his last three games, but the Frenchman’s two missed penalties against Burnley could have major implications in the Championship promotion race.
As such, it’s clear that the Black Cats need to bring in additional reinforcements up top, and Frigan could be their best option, given that their other targets will soon be snapped up by their promotion rivals.
Chris Wilder confirmed it Ben Brereton Diaz is close now complete a move to former club Sheffield United, and it looks like it Tom Cannon from Leicester City may also be on the way to Bramall Lane.
Although the Westerloan striker is unproven in the top flight, he has shown promising signs in Belgium this season, raising six goals and three assists in 20 league games.
Football talent hunter Jacek Kulig has described The Croat as a “complete striker”, while also praising him for his pace and finishing, suggesting he could be a solid signing for Sunderland as they look to push for the automatic promotion places.
