Sunderland are looking to seal a number of deals before the 7pm deadline

Sunderland are racing to try and seal a late move for Anderlecht winger Nilsun Angulo before the 7pm deadline.

The Black Cats having been looking to bolster their options in the wide areas before the end of the transfer window and have identified the Ecuadorian 22-year-old as a candidate. He has played 22 times in the Belgian Pro League so far this season, with six goals and four assists to his name so far.

Sunderland’s interest in Angulo is part of a busy chain of potential transfers on Wearside this afternoon, as the club reshuffle their options for the rest of the campaign. Simon Adingra is currently ongoing a medical ahead of a potential move to Ligue 1 side AS Monaco, which will see Sunderland land an initial seven-figure loan fee. An option-to-buy clause will be included as part of the loan which if triggered in the summer will see the Black Cats recoup the vast majority of their summer investment in the winger, who has struggled to nail down a regular place in Régis Le Bris’s XI. Sunderland are content with their wide options regardless of how the Angulo deal develops, but the club have been keen to add more quality in that part of the pitch if possible.

Adingra’s exit, however, is dependent on Adil Aouchiche’s move to Schalke. The Bundesliga 2 side, who currently sit top of the table and are well placed for promotion, have agreed a deal to sign Aouchiche permanently. That would see him recalled from a loan at Aberdeen, and free up one of Sunderland’s six international loan slots for Adingra. It remains to be seen whether any of these three deals can be concluded before the deadline, though Aouchiche’s is by a distance the most advanced. Clubs can gain an extra two hours to conclude their business providing they submit a deal sheet ahead of the 7pm deadline.

Sunderland earlier today sanctioned Leo Hjelde’s loan departure to Sheffield United, and it is understood that Patrick Roberts could also complete a permanent move to Birmingham City before the deadline.

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