Sunderland have reached an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign winger Simon Adingra for a fee of £18m, with an additional £2.5m in performance-related add-ons, according to Sky Sports.
The 23-year-old Ivory Coast international has arrived in the North East via private jet and is currently undergoing a medical to finalize the transfer. Personal terms between Adingra and Sunderland have also been agreed, paving the way for the deal to be completed.
🚨 Sunderland have been going crazy in the transfer market:
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✅🇫🇷 Le Fée (€23M)
✅🇨🇩 Sadiki (€17M)
✅🇸🇳 Diarra (€31.5M)
✅🇲🇦 Talbi (€23M)
✅🇲🇿 Reinildo (free)
⏳🇨🇮 Adingra (€21M) pic.twitter.com/oD5CiV0MPm
Long-term target
The Black Cats had previously targeted Adingra in the January transfer window, attempting to secure his signature in a swap deal involving their young prospect Tommy Watson. However, negotiations collapsed at the eleventh hour. Sunderland’s persistence has now paid off, as they bolster their attacking options with the versatile and dynamic winger.
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Adingra, known for his pace, flair, and ability to play on either wing, brings significant promise to Sunderland’s squad. The move marks a statement of intent from the Championship side as they aim to strengthen their push for promotion. If the medical is successful, Adingra could soon be donning the red and white stripes, adding quality and depth to their attacking unit.
This transfer continues Sunderland’s busy transfer window, with the club demonstrating ambition to stay in the Premier League. Fans will be eager to see how Adingra adapts to his new surroundings and contributes to the team’s objectives in the 2025/26 season.
