Sunderland are set to go into battle with our neighbours, Championship side Newcastle United, over a 24 year old defender.
Maxime Poundjé who is currently at Bordeaux in France, has both been scouted by Sunderland and Newcastle according to French media.
Both clubs would be taking a risk, as the defender has been plagued with a hip injury over the current season playing only 6 times, but it’s fair to say that hasn’t stopped Sunderland in the past.