Sunderland linked with £21m double transfer deal as Leeds United rival interest emerges – reports
Sunderland are reportedly tracking Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa and Charleroi midfielder Yacine Titraoui ahead of the summer window.
Sunderland are reportedly tracking Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa and Charleroi midfielder Yacine Titraoui ahead of the summer window.
Sunderland have reportedly set their sights on a potential double transfer move this summer involving Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa and Royal Charleroi midfielder Yacine Titraoui. According to reports from La Gazette du Fennec, the Black Cats are exploring deals for the two Algerian internationals as they continue planning for the upcoming transfer window.
Hadj Moussa has been one of the standout performers for Feyenoord since joining the Dutch side from Patro Eisden in 2024. The winger has produced strong attacking numbers, registering 22 goals and 11 assists across 76 appearances for the club. So far this season, he has contributed 11 goals and six assists.
His performances have attracted interest from across Europe. During the January transfer window, reports suggested Chelsea were considering a move for the attacker as they weighed up competition from Olympique de Marseille. However, no deal ultimately materialised.
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Sunderland are also believed to have explored a move for the 24-year-old during the winter window, although a transfer did not progress further at that time. The Black Cats are now expected to remain in the mix and could return with a formal proposal in the summer as they look to strengthen their attacking options at the Stadium of Light. No specific transfer fee has been mentioned in the report, though Feyenoord would likely demand a significant sum to part with the player.
Alongside their interest in Hadj Moussa, Sunderland are also said to be monitoring fellow Algerian international Titraoui ahead of the next window. The 22-year-old midfielder currently plays for Royal Charleroi and is believed to be ready to take the next step in his career. Previous reports have linked Sunderland with the player alongside interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United, though the latest update focuses primarily on the Black Cats’ pursuit.
It has been suggested that Titraoui could represent a particularly smart addition for Régis Le Bris’ side should a deal be completed. Hadj Moussa signed a long-term contract extension with Feyenoord last July that runs until 2030. The winger is currently valued at around £17million (approximately €20million), although any transfer fee would likely exceed that figure if the Dutch club decided to sell.
Titraoui, meanwhile, remains under contract at Charleroi until 2027, with the Belgian club also holding the option to extend that deal by a further year. The midfielder is currently valued at around £4.3million (approximately €5million) and is represented by Unique Sports Group, an agency that works with a number of Premier League players, including Anthony Gordon, Jacob Ramsey and Lewis Miley. With Sunderland continuing to assess potential reinforcements ahead of the next transfer window, the Algerian duo are among the latest names to emerge as possible targets for the club’s recruitment team.
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