Sunderland and Olympique Marseille are going head-to-head in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Moroccan left winger Amine Adli.
The French side, having already secured Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, is aiming to build an even stronger squad with this transfer.
Last season, Marseille finished second in Ligue 1, nearly 20 points behind Champions League winners PSG. Despite the challenges, they are hoping to contend for the title this season.
Sunderland, on the other hand, are newly promoted to the Premier League and are looking to build a competitive squad.
In addition to these two clubs, West Ham United and Wolverhampton are also interested in the player.
Adli is reportedly open to a move to the Premier League and prioritizes joining a club where he can play regularly, which gives Sunderland an edge over their rivals.
Due to his high pressing ability, creativity in attack, and direct style of play, Adli’s transfer could provide a significant boost to any of these teams.