Bundesliga side Hannover 96 have joined the race to sign Sunderland defender Papy Djilobodji.

The Senegalese defender has been linked with a move away from the Black Cats ever since they were relegated to League One.

According to the Turkish outlet Fotomac, Hanover want to sign Djilobodji on a permanent deal this summer. The news comes as a blow to Trabzonspor who are hoping to sign the 29-year-old on a season-long loan deal.

Meanwhile, Sabah claim that Trabzonspor have already managed to strike a deal with Sunderland over a loan move.

Djilobodji is expected to leave the club this summer after failing to report back for training. Trabzonspor have until September 1 to finalise the transfer.

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Sunderland are back in action against Oxford United next weekend. Trabzonspor were held to a 2-2 draw by the newly promoted Ankaragucu on Saturday. The Black Sea based club take on the reigning champions Galatasaray on Saturday.

Djilobodji spent last season out on loan with the French club Dijon.