Report: Sunderland eyeing up summer move for £21.8m-rated Italian ace

Sunderland are interested in signing the Italian youngster Lorenzo Pirola from Greek outfit Olympiacos.

According to reports, they have opened talks with the Greek outfit over a move for the Italian under-21 International. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal across the line.

Pirola was linked with a move to England a few years ago.

Sunderland keen on defensive additions

They are looking to improve their defensive unit this summer and they have been linked with multiple defenders in recent weeks.