Sunderland are reportedly tracking the Nice midfielder.
Reports emanating from Italy today suggest that the Black Cats are tracking Nice midfielder Wylan Cyprien, with a view to making a summer bid for the 22-year-old, according to Italian media outlet Sport MediaSet.
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The France under-21 international has enjoyed a wonderful campaign so far for the Ligue 1 outfit, and has been a driving force behind their rise to third in the table, just five points adrift of league leaders Monaco.
Cyprien in action for Nice
Cyprien has been an ever present member of Lucien Favre’s side in the league so far this term, and has contributed with six goals and three assists.
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His is renowned for being an orthodox central midfielder, with the ability to get forward into potential goalscoring areas, but he is also capable of playing in a wide right attacking role, and he would certainly add something to the Wearsider’s central options.
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And Sport MediaSet claim that Sunderland are considering making a bid for the midfielder in the summer, although their chances of attracting him to the Stadium of Light depend heavily on their ability to retain their top flight status this season.
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