Sunderland AFC transfer news: Defender in talks over permanent move

On-loan defender Sebastian Coates is in talks over a permanent move to Sporting Lisbon, according to reports.
Sebastian Coates in action for Sunderland last seasonSebastian Coates in action for Sunderland last season
Sebastian Coates in action for Sunderland last season

The Sunderland centre-back is currently on an 18-month loan deal but reports in Portugal say the clubs have entered into talks over a possible permanent deal in January.

Coates has impressed officials at the Portugese side this season and they are understood to be keen to make his move a permanent one.

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Sporting are reported to have an option to buy the Uruguayan centre-back at the end of the season for £4.5m but reports suggest that may happen sooner.

The 26-year-old joined Sunderland from Liverpool in the summer of 2015 for £2million. He has made 11 appearances and scored three goals so far this season.

It would be a welcome transfer boost for Sunderland, who will need to strengthen their squad in January.

The Black Cats are currently bottom of the Premier League and without a win in nine games ahead of tomorrow's lunchtime kick-off against Arsenal.