Sunderland acquired left-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse on August 21, 2026. The transfer came after a intense week of talks with Florent Ghisolfi. Sunderland finalized the deal. The move represents a major breakthrough for Sunderland.
Various outlets disagree on the fee. BBC put the valuation at 25.6 million pounds. The Sunderland Echo reported 25.7 million pounds. The New York Times stated it was a 30 million euro contract. Coverage place the final fee between 25.6 million pounds and 30 million euros. VAVEL.com and Yahoo Sports UK also noted the switch on Friday.