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Sunderland can take advantage of Marseille’s difficult financial situation to sign Timothy Weah this summer. A year ago, the American joined the Ligue 1 side from Juventus, on loan with a purchase obligation. Last season, he mainly operated as a right-back and a right wing-back, managing three goals and four assists from 41 matches. Sunderland are among the clubs in the mix to secure his services. Sunderland in picture The Ligue 1 side have already made his stay permanent by triggering the mandatory €14m purchase clause. Timothy Weah has a contract until 2030, and Transfermarkt value him at €20m. Despite having a long-term contract, the 26-year-old could on the move in this window. That’s according to La Provence, a newspaper local to the French club, and they cover Sunderland’s interest. Why Sunderland are focusing on Weah Marseille have offloaded several players this summer and are still working on getting rid of others. They are going through a delicate financial situation, forcing them to raise funds and lower the wage bill. Timothy Weah is well aware of his side’s financial difficulties and that Marseille could sell him to balance their books. In short, he could be on his way out. The suitors are ‘sensing a bargain’ for the versatile player. That includes a few clubs, like Villarreal and ‘especially Sunderland’, who are keen on signing him. This would be the main reason Régis Le Bris’ side are focusing on him. The Black Cats and the La Liga side made approaches, without the newspaper specifying whether Sunderland contacted Marseille, his agent or both. There’s no mention of the Ligue 1 side’s price. Either way, if his suitors were to convince them, Marseille won’t rule out a sale. In that case, Weah may have to accept a move. Earlier in the window, we relayed news of Everton making contact. There’s no clarity whether the Toffees are still pursuing this track.