Exclusive: Le Bris has ‘convinced’ European star to join Sunderland, loan move with option to buy detailed

It appears that Sunderland and Regis Le Bris may be nearing their first signing one week into the January transfer window. Additionally, Le Bris is a well-known figure who is predicted to relocate to the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats are currently being considered alongside Roma midfielder Enzo Le Fee. Le Fee spent a number of years at Lorient playing for Le Bris before departing for Rennes in 2023 and Roma in the summer of 2024. However, the 24-year-old Frenchman has only made six appearances for his new team in Serie A.Sunderland’s desire to recruit Le Fee on loan was strengthened on Tuesday when it was announced that Le Fee had withdrawn from a deal to Real Betis.

As Sunderland is closer to signing Enzo Le on loan, important details about his fee are revealed.

The whole fan base has been greatly boosted by the news that Sunderland is winning the race for Le Fee, which was announced on Wednesday. Le Fee cost Roma £19 million just last summer, but he may potentially be moving to the Championship. It was believed that Le Fee had a £16.6 million purchase commitment when they moved to Betis. The Black Cats would have the choice, not the requirement, to purchase Le Fee, according to Sunderland AFC News sources. After having fruitful discussions about a move to the Stadium of Light, we are also informed that Sunderland is “confident” of finalizing the signing and that Le Bris has “convinced the player” to join.

Where Enzo Le Fee might be one of Sunderland’s priciest acquisitions

If Sunderland were to eventually sign Le Fee permanently—which would undoubtedly require promotion to the Premier League first—they would have to pay a fee comparable to this reported £16.6 million, which would put him at the top of Sunderland’s record player signing list. Didier Ndong, who came from Lorient for an initial £13.6 million in 2016, continues to be the club’s most costly acquisition to date. If Le Fee were to eventually sign a permanent contract with the Black Cats, he would undoubtedly break the club’s transfer record. However, the deal has not yet been finalized. Sunderland still has some work to do.

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