Sunderland have reportedly added Matteo Guendouzi to their shortlist of transfer targets. The Lazio midfielder is rumoured to be attracting attention ahead of the next transfer window, with insiders claiming preliminary talks could soon take place. The transfer remains in progress, and with no other clubs involved, Sunderland look to be negotiating from a comfortable position. So far this season, Sunderland are steady at both ends (1.27 goals scored per game, 0.91 goals conceded per game). The role for Matteo Guendouzi would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Sunderland have recently been linked with Santiago Gimenez and Fermin Lopez Marin while Lazio have had no rumoured targets. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.