Sunderland have been credited with an interest in Parma defender Mariano Troilo

Mooted Sunderland and Fulham transfer target Mariano Troilo could be granted an exit from current club Parma next summer in a potential boost to both Premier League clubs, according to reports in Italy.

The Argentine centre-back moved to the Serie A outfit from boyhood side Belgrano in 2025, and has since established himself as a key figure under manager Carlos Cuesta. So far this season, he has started all four of Parma’s league outings, as well as making an appearance in the Italian Cup.

It is within this context that Troilo has been touted as a possible option for both Sunderland and Fulham, with both English teams reportedly monitoring his progress of late. Indeed, according to an update from ParmaToday, the pair tested his current employers’ resolve with respective bids of around £17.2 million this summer, but were unable to prise him away from Stadio Ennio Tardini.

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As per ParmaToday’s report, however, Parma chiefs are pleased with the South American’s development, and could consequently look to sell him for a sizeable fee at the end of the current campaign. The Italian side have garnered something of a reputation for securing healthy profits on their best and brightest talents in recent times, having sold the likes of Japanese international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to Aston Villa for around £30 million back in August.

For his part, Troilo is touted to fetch somewhere in the region of £25.8 million, with Parma said to be pleased that they held off on cashing in on a player who continues to improve steadily.

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