Sunderland close in on Chelsea & Everton target Bruma

Galatasaray winger Bruma

Sunderland are close to reaching an agreement with Galatasaray over the transfer of Bruma.

According to reports emerging in the Turkish press, Sunderland are in talks with the Istanbul club and have want to take Bruma on loan with the option to buy him at the end of the season.

However, Galatasaray are demanding a €2 million fee to loan the Portugal U20 international.

The Premier League side were close to signing the Bruma last season however, the Portugal U20 international sustained a knee injury keeping him out for the rest of the season.

“Sunderland wanted to loan Bruma in January,” Bruma’s agent Marco Kirdemir stated.

Bruma has struggled for playing time under Galatasaray manager Cesare Prandelli and is reported to be unhappy with the situation.

The Portuguese international winger has only made seven starts in all competitions this season.