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Sunderland targets Geny Catamo, willing to pay record £51m fee

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Sunderland targets Geny Catamo, willing to pay record £51m fee
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Sunderland is actively pursuing Geny Catamo, a winger from Sporting CP, with a proposed fee of £51 million. This move would break the club's transfer record, surpassing the £27 million paid for Habib Diarra last summer. Sunderland officials have engaged in detailed discussions with Sporting, and Catamo has expressed enthusiasm for moving to the Premier League. While alternatives exist, Catamo is viewed as the top target as the transfer window nears its conclusion.

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  • •Sunderland considers a record-breaking £51m offer for Geny Catamo.
  • •The proposed fee would surpass last summer's record of £27m.
  • •Direct talks with Sporting CP have reportedly taken place.
  • •Catamo is keen on moving to Sunderland for a Premier League challenge.
  • •Matias Soulé remains an alternative target, but Catamo is the priority.
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  • 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Sunderland considering record-breaking £51m signing
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Sunderland Transfer News: Geny Catamo Move Could Smash Black Cats RecordSunderland are moving with real intent in the market, and their pursuit of Geny Catamo now looks like one of the most ambitious ...

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