Reports emerged on Thursday that Sam Allardyce had turned his attentions towards the Tunisia international after failing to strike a deal with Swansea City over Andre Ayew.
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Sunderland agree deal for Bordeaux Wahbi Khazri
Bordeaux have announced they have reached an agreement with Sunderland for midfielder Wahbi Khazri.
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Everton and Aston Villa had also been linked with Khazri but Sunderland are in pole position to complete his signing after Bordeaux confirmed the clubs had struck a deal.
"The club has reached an agreement with Sunderland for the transfer of Wahbi Khazri," a statement released by the Ligue 1 club on Friday read.
"The playmaker has a great opportunity with the English club. We have therefore allowed him to negotiate.
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"At the same time, Bordeaux are actively working along several tracks to find an attacking replacement for the Tunisia international."
Sunderland are reportedly to pay between £8million and £9m for the 24-year-old.
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