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Gossip: Black Cats eyeing Mali defender Sagnan

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  • Published
    20 May 2025

Sunderland are keen on signing Montpellier's Mali defender Modibo Sagnan, 26 - whether they win promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs or remain in the Championship. (Sunderland Echo, external)

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