Transfer talk surrounding Dan Neill is intensifying, with multiple sources reporting that Cologne are monitoring the Sunderland midfielder closely. The player has caught the attention of several scouts as clubs across the Bundesliga prepare for a busy transfer window. M´gladbach, Sheff Utd and West Ham have not withdrawn their interest and could still influence the outcome. Cologne look balanced this season - 1.47 goals scored and 1.71 goals conceded per game. Dan Neill would be expected to bring control and consistency to help push them to another level. Sunderland continue to be linked with Othmane Maamma, Ilan Kebbal and Fermin Lopez Marin while Cologne are also rumoured to be tracking Eren Dinkci. More on this story as it develops. Need more Cologne transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Cologne.