Transfer rumors: following contract termination, Sunderland is reportedly interested in a 40-goal international striker.
Sunderland has been linked to the 40-goal striker once more after his transfer future was recently called into question.
According to reports, Sunderland has rekindled their interest in Žan Vipotnik, a striker for the Slovenian national team.
The 22-year-old was reportedly coveted by the Black Cats last summer before he decided to sign with Bordeaux, where he would score 10 goals in 37 league games for the French team.
Nevertheless, Bordeaux has had financial difficulties and has recently surrendered its professional status. Bordeaux is a six-time Ligue 1 winner. Bordeaux has now chosen to give up their professional status following an administrative relegation. In 2023–24, they were third in Ligue 2.
This implies that following the expiration of their contracts, all of the club’s professional players will be freed. According to reports from Slovenia, Sunderland has been made aware of Vipotnik’s availability this summer due to the circumstances in France.
In his brief career, the striker has scored 40 goals in the league. Additionally, according to reports from Slovenia, it is “too early to say” if the player will join Sunderland after leaving Bordeaux.
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