Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is believed to be keeping an eye on Saint-Etienne's Joshua Guilavogui.
The 22-year old French midfielder has spoken of his desire to play in the Premier League and could become the Black Cats' fourth signing of the summer.
Di Canio has already brought in Valentin Roberge, Cabral and Modibo Diakite and will now go after Guilavogui who has been capped twice by France.
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