da blaze casino： Sunderland have now joined the race to sign a midfielder who’s worth more than £15m this month, according to recent reports.

Le Bris admits "conversations" with out-of-favour stars

da bet nacional： As much as Sunderland’s return to the Premier League has been an undeniable success, it has come at a cost for a number of players who helped them get there.

After the Black Cats splashed the cash in the summer, the likes of Dan Neil and Romain Mundle have often been forced to watch on from the bench in frustrating fashion.

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It’s frustration that Regis Le Bris is seemingly ready to tackle head-on, too. The Sunderland boss revealed to reporters that there will be “conversations” with out-of-favour players as the January transfer window continues.

He said: “After Everton, we will have a period where we can have different conversations with the players. So far, it was probably not the best period to have those chats. For the players with less game time, they want to play.

“This is the normal life of a footballer. We will see what is possible. We will have conversations with everyone who has been having less game time.

“It’s always really open. Everything has to be discussed because, at the end of the transfer window, it is better to avoid frustrations. The conversations will take place, and then after that, we will decide.”

Any potential departures could also open the door for further incomings at the Stadium of Light this month.

To that end, names as impressive as Fermin Lopez have already threatened to steal the headlines in what would be a sensational move. It seems unlikely that Sunderland are in a position to splash out on the Barcelona star, however.

Instead, the Black Cats could reportedly turn towards a midfield star who has been due a Premier League chance for some time now.

Sunderland join race to sign Gabriel Sara

According to reports in Turkey, as relayed by Sport Witness, Sunderland are now racing to sign Gabriel Sara from Galatasaray, who will evaluate offers worth over €20m (£17m) this month.

A player who Manchester City once had on their radar, Sunderland should be well aware of Sara’s quality, given that he squared off against them three times in the Championship with Norwich City.

After less than two years in Turkey, the midfielder could now finally get his chance to star in the Premier League, courtesy of the Black Cats this month. It’s been a long time coming and it’s certainly a move that he’s ready for.

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That said, Sunderland will reportedly have to wait until the end of the transfer window to secure Sara’s signature. It’s then that Galatasaray may already have their chosen replacement in Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte.

Whether the Black Cats are willing to wait that long with their stars edging closer to a return from AFCON duty is the big question. At more than £15m, they’re not in a desperate position to welcome another midfield star this month.