Sunderland reportedly end Laurienté pursuit after failing to agree personal terms despite £17.5m fee with Sassuolo.

The latest Sunderland AFC transfer news as the Black Cats continue their pre-season preparations ahead of their return to the Premier League

The Frenchman had traveled to Portugal yesterday to join Sunderland for pre-season and was due to sign his contract there this weekend. But everything was canceled and the 26-year-old Frenchman is now returning to Sassuolo . Meanwhile, Sunderland are also eyeing Lille fullback Bafodé Diakité, who is available for €40m.

Sunderland have suffered a transfer setback after a deal to sign Sassuolo forward Armand Laurienté fell through in the final stages.

Sunderland are understood have pulled out of a deal to sign Sassuolo forward Armand Lauriente. The Black Cats had been poised to complete a £17.5m deal for Lauriente, and the 26-year-old had even flown to Portugal yesterday to join up with their pre-season training camp.

Meanwhile, a deal for Armand Lauriente will be wrapped up this weekend. TBR Football’s chief transfer correspondent, Graeme Bailey, shared that it is a five-year deal, and he is due for his medical on Saturday. Sunderland beat Serie A outfits Lazio and Fiorentina to Lauriente’s signature.

Sunderland are continuing their ambitious summer rebuild, with Sky Sports reporting they have agreed a £17.5m deal to sign Sassuolo forward Armand Lauriente. The French attacker is expected to arrive in the UK over the weekend for a medical and finalise personal terms on a five-year contract.