Friday 29 January 2016 11:50, UK
Sunderland have agreed a fee with Bordeaux for forward Wahbi Khazri.
Khazri is expected in the north east for talks over the weekend after the fee, which according to Sky sources is £9m, was agreed.
A statement on Bordeaux's official website confirmed the imminent departure of the player, with reports in France claiming he has signed a four-and-a-half year deal.
The statement read: "The club has reached an agreement with Sunderland AFC for the transfer of Wahbi Khazri.
"The playmaker has a great opportunity with the English club, and he was therefore allowed to go to England to negotiate with them."
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce turned his full attention to Khazri after appearing to rule out a move for Andre Ayew from relegation rivals Swansea.
And he will consider the capture of Khazri a victory after reports this week that both Everton and Aston Villa were also tracking the player.
