Sunderland AFC transfer news: Barcelona want £11million for defender, Under-23s take on Derby County


As reported last week, Sunderland are thought to be weighing up a move alongside AC Milan, Inter Milan, Napoli and Granada.
Barcelona want £11million for the defender but fresh reports in Spain over the weekend say he will be allowed to leave on loan in January.
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Hide AdThe 27-year-old has been at the Spanish giants for more than a year after a £13million move from Seville in the summer of 2015 but has fallen out of favour.
For the latest Sunderland AFC news like our Facebook page:Meanwhile, Sunderland Under-23s are back in action on Wednesday night.
Andy Welsh's side resume their Premier League 2 campaign when they face Derby County at the Stadium of Light (7pm kick-off).
Sunderland return to Wearside chasing their first victory in three games while the Rams are keen to extend their unbeaten run to three games following wins over Reading and PSV Eindhoven.
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Entry for non-season card holders is priced at £3 for adults and £1 for over 65s and under 16s, available via cash sales on the day of the game. Turnstiles 1-8 and 17-24 will open from 6pm.