“🚨Sunderland Launch £35M Transfer Bombshell to Hijack Premier League Duo’s Top Target – Shock Move Threatens Leeds and Villa’s Summer Plans in Stunning Twist Fans Never Saw Coming!”

Sunderland Plot £35M Hijack of Leeds and Villa Target Habib Diarra in Stunning Transfer Twist

Sunderland are reportedly preparing a major transfer swoop as they aim to beat Leeds United and other Premier League clubs to the signature of Strasbourg star Habib Diarra. The 21-year-old midfielder is attracting widespread interest following a standout 2024/25 season in which he played a key role in Strasbourg’s impressive seventh-place finish in Ligue

Diarra’s performances have sparked a flurry of interest from clubs across Europe, with Leeds among the frontrunners. Reports suggest the Yorkshire side submitted a £21.9 million offer for the Senegal international. However, their hopes of securing the deal are now in serious jeopardy amid growing competition from Aston Villa, Brighton, and Nottingham Forest.

Now, Sunderland freshly promoted to the Premier League have entered the fray with serious intent. According to journalist Alan Nixon via Patreon, the Black Cats are preparing a massive £35 million package in an effort to land the highly-rated playmaker. If successful, it would represent a significant statement of ambition from the Wearside club.

Diarra is reportedly viewed as the ideal replacement for Jobe Bellingham, who recently left Sunderland to join Borussia Dortmund in a high-profile move. The deal for Diarra could progress quickly, with talks said to be at an advanced stage and a medical expected once financial terms are finalised.

Leeds, meanwhile, are continuing their search for attacking reinforcements. Though Brenden Aaronson has been Daniel Farke’s go-to option in the number 10 role, his performances have been inconsistent. So far this summer, Leeds have bolstered their squad with the additions of striker Lukas Nmecha from Wolfsburg and centre-back Jaka Bijol from Udinese but the hunt for a creative midfielder remains a pressing priority.

Whether Sunderland can pull off this ambitious transfer remains to be seen, but their bold pursuit of Diarra signals a clear intent to make waves in the Premier League.