Sunday saw an interesting story appear in the French media: that Sunderland were interested in departing Bordeaux goalkeeper Cédric Carrasso.
The Ligue 1 club announced last week they would not be renewing the veteran’s contract beyond this season, with news he would be replaced by Rennes’ Benoit Costil emerging a few days later, meaning the 35-year-old is now due to be available on a free.
With the Black Cats likely to see the back of Jordan Pickford whether they like it or not, a new starting shot stopper will be required, and the appeal of bringing in an experienced player for very little money to replace him could be too good to refuse.
The news came from Téléfoot, and now Le10 Sport appear to also confirm the story, claiming they have been told about an approach from the soon-to-be Championship side for Carrasso.
Conceding 25 goals in 26 appearances this season, there is no doubt the 35-year-old still has a few good seasons of football left in him, and a move to England, a country he already knows from a brief spell at Crystal Palace in 2002, could be of interest to him at this stage in his career, especially if he is guaranteed a starting spot.
No news has emerged regarding his response yet, but our bet is that if he can find a landing spot in Ligue 1 instead, he will.
