Sunderland bought left-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse on August 21, 2026. The transfer came after a whirlwind week of discussions with Florent Ghisolfi. Sunderland completed the move. The move signals a significant step for Sunderland.
Various outlets disagree on the fee. BBC put the price tag at 25.6 million pounds. The Sunderland Echo reported 25.7 million pounds. The New York Times said it was a 30 million euro deal. Reports place the final fee between 25.6 million pounds and 30 million euros. VAVEL.com and Yahoo Sports UK also noted the move on Friday.