Sunderland Pursues Loan Deal for Enzo Le Fee

Sunderland is set to sign midfielder Enzo Le Fee on loan from Roma, a move expected to bolster their Championship campaign as they aim for promotion. The loan deal, confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, includes a mandatory buy clause worth €23 million if Sunderland secures a place in the Premier League. Le Fee, who has struggled for game time at Roma after joining for £19 million last summer, was pursued by other clubs, notably Lille and Real Betis, but Sunderland's connection through head coach Regis Le Bris has proven pivotal in securing the agreement. This signing, which would surpass Sunderland's previous transfer record, reflects the club's strategic approach under majority shareholder Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, who has emphasized a more cautious spending strategy. While Sunderland sits fourth in the Championship, the potential arrival of Le Fee signifies their serious ambitions for the season ahead.