Sunderland AFC transfer news: Defender in talks over permanent move

By The Newsroom
Published 28th Oct 2016, 09:40 BST
Updated 31st Oct 2016, 08:52 BST
Sebastian Coates in action for Sunderland last seasonSebastian Coates in action for Sunderland last season
Sebastian Coates in action for Sunderland last season
On-loan defender Sebastian Coates is in talks over a permanent move to Sporting Lisbon, according to reports.

The Sunderland centre-back is currently on an 18-month loan deal but reports in Portugal say the clubs have entered into talks over a possible permanent deal in January.

Coates has impressed officials at the Portugese side this season and they are understood to be keen to make his move a permanent one.

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Sporting are reported to have an option to buy the Uruguayan centre-back at the end of the season for £4.5m but reports suggest that may happen sooner.

The 26-year-old joined Sunderland from Liverpool in the summer of 2015 for £2million. He has made 11 appearances and scored three goals so far this season.

It would be a welcome transfer boost for Sunderland, who will need to strengthen their squad in January.

The Black Cats are currently bottom of the Premier League and without a win in nine games ahead of tomorrow's lunchtime kick-off against Arsenal.

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