Sunderland are not yet done despite the 11pm transfer deadline passing

Sunderland are still working to conclude a deal for Lyon winger Malick Fofana following the conclusion of the summer transfer window.

It's understood that the Black Cats were able to submit a deal sheet to the Premier League ahead of the 11pm deadline, which grants the club an extra two hours to conclude all paperwork surrounding the deal. A deal sheet sees Sunderland declare that they have closed negotiations with the other club, and state the agreed fee. It's understood that Sunderland have after a dramatic day finally secured a full agreement with the Belgian international over a switch to the Stadium of Light, with an initial fee of €30 million agreed. The fee could rise by an extra €6 million depending on performance, which would see the 21-year-old become the club's record transfer signing.

Sunderland agreed a deal early on deadline day to sign Fofana, but then faced a late hijack from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace. Sunderland made a renewed push to secure Fofana's signature and the player eventually settled on a move to Wearside. It's understood that Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is in Lyon to oversee the final stages of the deal.

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It remains to be seen whether Sunderland have submitted any other deal sheets, having submitted a late offer to Augsburg for versatile forward Alexis Claude-Maurice. It also remains to be seen whether Ajax have been able to conclude a deal for Simon Adingra, with announcements possible after the deadline as long as the transfer has been agreed in time.