Sunderland close in on double deal with Guiu replacement set to be star Man Utd ‘wanted’

Sunderland have reacted to losing Marc Guiu back to Chelsea by signing Ajax striker Brian Brobbey for a fee worth up to €35m.

The Black Cats had signed the Chelsea youngster on loan for their return to the Premier League but have been one of the unlucky dominoes to fall after Liam Delap pulled his hamstring.

Chelsea’s desperation, coupled with Nicolas Jackson already being in Munich ahead of a move to Bayern, caused the London club to return to Guiu, arranging a deal for the 19-year-old to return to the squad despite the initial contract not having a recall clause.

With Sunderland down a striker, they have moved quickly to sign Brobbey from Ajax with Fabrizio Romano reporting that it is a ‘done deal’ for a fee of €20m fixed plus €5m add-ons. His medical will take place on Monday.