SUNDERLAND are in advanced talks to sign Reinildo Mandava on a free transfer.
The veteran defender, 31, will leave when his contract expires this week and is expected to pen a two-year deal with the Black Cats.
A number of Premier League clubs had registered interest in the full-back, with having also held talks.
Fellow promoted side were also linked, but have swooped ahead of both.
The Mozambique international joined from French side Lille in 2022 and has made 103 appearances for ‘s side, scoring twice.
Sunderland are set for a busy summer following promotion.
and have both been sold for significant fees with a number of new faces expected.
Bellingham has already impressed since moving to his brother Jude’s old team, .
He scored in the team’s 4-3 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns.
Watson was the hero of the play-off final as he scored the 95th-minute .
The Black Cats have already agreed a club record £30million deal to sign Habib Diarra from French side Strasbourg.
Diarra, 21, scored against ‘s in ‘s shock win this month and will arrive as a direct replacement for Bellingham.
The midfielder was another target of Leeds that Sunderland have been able to poach.
Last term, he made 30 appearances in , scoring four and assisting five goals.
His performances helped the club finish seventh in the top flight of France.
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