"Premier League surprise package Sunderland could look to consolidate their superb start to life back in the top tier when the January transfer window opens. Regis Le Bris' side won last season's Championship play-off final and have defied all expectations by losing just two of their opening 11 games, putting them fourth in the table. That comes after a busy and extremely productive summer of new arrivals for Sunderland, the most eye-catching of which was Bayer Leverskusen midfielder Granit Xhaka."
"The player in question is French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, who spent two years plying his trade at the Emirates Stadium in 2018/19 and 2019/20. Guendouzi had joined Arsenal from French side Lorient, having come through a B team then managed by Le Bris. During his stay at Arsenal, Guendouzi made 54 appearances alongside Xhaka before being sent out on loan to Hertha Berlin and then Marseille, with the latter move then becoming permanent."
"Guendouzi repeated that same process in joining Lazio on an initial temporary basis with an option to buy in summer 2023, which the Italian side chose to activate the following year. And as Fabrizio Romano relays, Le Bris has acknowledged he has an ongoing relationship with Guendouzi, saying: We still have connections with players and Matteo is one of those players. I worked with him previously in Lorient so we stay connected."
Sunderland have lost only two of their opening 11 Premier League games and sit fourth after winning last season's Championship play-off final. The club completed a productive summer of signings, highlighted by Bayer Leverskusen midfielder Granit Xhaka, who arrived as captain. Sunderland are considering adding Matteo Guendouzi, a French midfielder who spent two seasons at Arsenal alongside Xhaka. Guendouzi moved from Lorient to Arsenal, later joining Hertha Berlin and Marseille on loan before a permanent switch, and then signed for Lazio on loan with an option that was activated in 2023. Regis Le Bris maintains a connection with Guendouzi.
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