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Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats reportedly bid for £17m star amid Jhon Lucumì and Timothy Weah updates A round-up of the latest Sunderland linked transfer news and speculation... Sunderland have reportedly stepped up their interest in Napoli midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, with updates in Italy suggesting that the Black Cats have tabled an offer for the player. The 30-year-old has been repeatedly linked with the Wearsiders since their return to the Premier League last year, and as per Il Mattino, via CalcioNapoli24, they have finally stepped up their pursuit with a bid for his services. For their part, however, Napoli are understood to have knocked back the offer, and are said to be holding out for a fee of around £17 million - a figure Sunderland are yet to match. Moreover, head coach Max Allegri reportedly wants to keep the former Fulham star in Italy for the upcoming campaign, further complicating the Black Cats’ hopes of completing a deal. Jhon Lucumì closes in on Juve switch Elsewhere, long-term Sunderland target Jhon Lucumì is on the cusp of a transfer to Italian giants Juventus, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Colombian defender was heavily touted for a move to the Stadium of Light last summer, only for current employers Bologna to dig their heels in and block his departure. Now, however, it would appear that the Serie A outfit have resigned themselves to Lucumì’s exit. Writing on social media, Romano stated that the player will fly to Turin on Saturday in order to complete his medical at the Allianz Stadium. It is claimed that a deal has been fully agreed, and that the exchange of relevant documents is now underway. The Echo has launched a new WhatsApp SAFC Channel to bring the latest news, analysis and team & injury updates direct to your phone. Simply click this link to join our SAFC WhatsApp channel. Sunderland set to miss out on Weah deal And finally, Sunderland are unlikely to complete a move for Marseille forward Timothy Weah this summer, according to reports in France. The Black Cats were credited with an interest in the US international earlier this week, with his current employers said to be in need of sales as they look to raise funds for their own transfer plans over the coming weeks. But as per Foot Mercato, Weah is content at the Ligue 1 outfit, and an exit would only be considered if he was offered “a sporting challenge significantly greater than the one offered by OM”. As such, a transfer to the Stadium of Light is deemed improbable. Your next Sunderland read: 'Tremendous' - Phil Bardsley lavishes praise on key Sunderland figure ahead of European campaign