AliousSunderland Stun Fans Again – £10M Veteran Defender Could Outshine Lauriente as Black Cats Submit Shock Bid in Transfer Swerve No One Expected!
Sunderland’s summer spending spree continues to gather pace, and just when it seemed their £17.5m move for Sassuolo’s Armand Laurienté would be the headline act of the window, another bold bid has shifted the spotlight.
The Black Cats are now making waves in the defensive market, reportedly lodging an offer for seasoned centre-back Diego Carlos, with sources in Turkey claiming that Sunderland—alongside Burnley and Leeds—have approached Fenerbahce over a potential loan deal. The Turkish giants, however, are only willing to sanction the move if a mandatory purchase clause is included, after acquiring Carlos for £10 million just this past January.
Carlos, 32, might not have been a guaranteed starter in Turkey, but his Premier League pedigree from his time at Aston Villa—where he made over 40 top-flight appearances—makes him a compelling option for Sunderland’s first season back in the big league. His experience, passing quality, and defensive dominance offer attributes that could plug straight into Régis Le Bris’ back line and provide leadership in the heart of defence.
While Laurienté dazzled in Serie B last season with 18 goals, there’s no certainty that he’ll immediately hit similar heights in the Premier League. Sunderland already boast a crowded attacking roster, including players like Simon Adingra, Enzo Le Fée, and Romaine Mundle—all hungry to prove themselves. Laurienté, despite his price tag, may have to fight for regular minutes.
Carlos, on the other hand, has the potential to slot in quickly. With composure akin to Daniel Ballard and the physical grit of Luke O’Nien, the Brazilian defender could form a formidable partnership in the back four. His time at Sevilla, including Champions League experience and acclaim as one of Spain’s top defenders by journalist David Ornstein, adds further weight to his credentials.
His Premier League passing stats are equally impressive—over 2,000 accurate passes with an 88% success rate, identical to Ballard’s stats from last season. Add in his aerial prowess and positional maturity, and Carlos might just prove to be a better investment than Laurienté, especially given the lower transfer fee.
If the move goes through, Sunderland could land a rock-solid Premier League-ready defender for a fraction of Laurienté’s price—one who could prove pivotal in keeping them up, rather than simply lighting up the scoreboard.
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