Sunderland set to be pipped to defender signing by promotion rivals Ipswich Town - reports
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The Black Cats are on the hunt for defensive reinforcements this summer, with their full-back areas sparse on numbers.
Denver Hume is continuing to weigh-up a new contract, but the club’s transfer team are busy seeking further recruits as they look to strengthen the club’s backline.
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Hide AdAnd one name who was reportedly under consideration by Sunderland was Middlesbrough left-back Coulson, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Riverside Stadium.
But TeamTalk now claim that the 23-year-old is set to swap Teesside for East Anglia and join Ipswich Town
Luton Town were also said to be keen on Coulson, but the Tractor Boys – who have already completed several eye-catching deals this summer – look to have won the race.
It remains to be seen whether the rumoured deal will be a permanent switch or a loan move.