Sunderland negotiates to sign Dayann Methalie from Toulouse this summer
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Sunderland is reportedly close to finalizing a €30 million transfer for Toulouse full-back Dayann Methalie. The 20-year-old defender has shown strong form in Ligue 1, contributing two goals and two assists in 30 matches last season. Methalie's current contract with Toulouse runs until 2030, which complicates Sunderland's pursuit. The club is looking to strengthen their squad as manager Regis Le Bris evaluates the potential signing this summer.
- •Sunderland aims for a €30 million deal for Methalie.
- •The young left-back had a notable season with Toulouse.
- •Methalie's contract with Toulouse extends to 2030.
- •Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris is assessing the transfer.
- •Methalie can play both left-back and left-sided wide roles.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Ligue 1 Full-Back Fails His Medical At Sunderland: Big Blow For Le Bris?
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland Are Set To Complete This Capture Of This Ligue 1 Left-Back: Good Signing For Le Bris?
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Update On Sunderland And Their Pursuit Of This Ligue 1 Full-Back: Should Le Bris Snap Him Up?
"In a recent post on X, journalist Sacha Tavolieri mentioned that Toulouse full-back Dayann Methalie has failed a part of his medical at Sunderland. It is understood that the French talent is now back ...
"In a recent report, The Northern Echo mentioned that Sunderland are set to complete the capture of Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie. It is understood that the French talent will undergo his medical ...
"In a recent report, Sunderland Echo offered an update on Sunderland and their pursuit of Toulouse full-back Dayann Methalie. It is believed that the Black Cats are close to agreeing on a fee in the re...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:20 PMLigue 1 Full-Back Fails His Medical At Sunderland: Big Blow For Le Bris?
In a recent post on X, journalist Sacha Tavolieri mentioned that Toulouse full-back Dayann Methalie has failed a part of his medical at Sunderland. It is understood that the French talent is now back ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:15 PMSunderland Are Set To Complete This Capture Of This Ligue 1 Left-Back: Good Signing For Le Bris?
In a recent report, The Northern Echo mentioned that Sunderland are set to complete the capture of Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie. It is understood that the French talent will undergo his medical ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:26 PMUpdate On Sunderland And Their Pursuit Of This Ligue 1 Full-Back: Should Le Bris Snap Him Up?
In a recent report, Sunderland Echo offered an update on Sunderland and their pursuit of Toulouse full-back Dayann Methalie. It is believed that the Black Cats are close to agreeing on a fee in the re...
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