Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 27th July Part Two

Sunderland are believed to be considering a move for Brescia left-back Fabio Daprela, 24, if a deal with Valencia for Liverpool target Aly Cissokho falls through.

Full story: The Times

What’s the story? Last season Danny Rose did well at left back but with his return to Spurs they do have a weakness.

Does it make sense? Daprela had a few games for West Ham in the Premier League a few years ago but only has significant experience in Serie B so it’s a gamble. The drop off in standard between Cissokho and Daprela is reasonable. However, the Swiss is only 22 so could still have a lot of improvement to come yet.

Is the price right? Daprela wouldn’t be much more than £3m. Fair enough really for a young player in a position of need.

Will it happen? 7/10 – Sunderland are ploughing a recruitment furrow all of their own so it could easily do.