Sunderland in talks to sign Isaac Lihadji

An replace has emerged on Sunderland and their makes an attempt so as to add a winger to their squad through the January switch window…

What’s the discuss?

French outlet Le Petit Lillois has reported that the Black Cats are in talks to signal Lille ahead Isaac Lihadji within the closing week and a half of the month.

Would Lihadji be signing?

They Tweeted: “As introduced by @Treize013 and which we are able to verify, Isaac Lihadji is in very superior contact with Sunderland AFC (D2). The participant even visited the services of the English membership. The Hamburg membership (D2) additionally approached the participant, to no avail.”

The attacker is predicted to safe a permanent switch to the Stadium of Gentle if all goes to plan but it surely stays to be seen whether or not he will probably be a signing for the primary workforce instantly or for the long run.

Think about him & Edouard Michut

Sunderland dipped into the French market final summer time to signal Edouard Michut from Paris Saint-Germain and will now discover an thrilling companion for him in assault by touchdown Lihadji.

The present Black Cats midfielder has solely began twice within the Championship this season however is a long-term asset for the membership, on the age of 19, and confirmed promise in Ligue 1 final season by aiding one purpose in 5 appearances for PSG.

Lihadji, in the meantime, racked up 13 appearances, beginning twice, in Ligue 1 for Lille final season and chipped in with an attention-grabbing one purpose and three assists – creating 13 probabilities in whole – regardless of his restricted involvement.

French reporter @treize013 spoke to the Roker Report to supply perception on the winger and said:

“He’s quick and explosive. He enjoys taking defenders on in 1v1 conditions. He’s very snug at dribbling, and has good ball management. He additionally has high quality via the centre. His strengths are pace, and decision-making with good technical high quality.

“He can ignite the stadium, and may turn out to be one of many darlings of Sunderland supporters if issues go nicely.”

Soccer expertise scout Jacek Kulig additionally as soon as described the attacker as being “explosive” and this means, together with the creativity that he displayed within the French top-flight final time period, that the gem may very well be an thrilling participant for the followers to observe.

The 20-year-old is a promising younger expertise, who has already proven flashes of his high quality in a significant European league, and may very well be the way forward for Sunderland’s assault alongside his fellow countryman Michut, 19.

Simply think about the pair creating alongside one another and finally making themselves mainstays within the Black Cats workforce within the Championship, and even within the Premier League, for years to come back…