Morocco international Nayef Aguerd has emerged as a priority target for Premier League outfit Sunderland in the current transfer window.
The Black Cats, who gained promotion to the top-flight last season are executing an aggressive effort to bolster their squad for the Premier League campaign.
However, Sunderland are said to have set sights on signing Aguerd, who plies his trade for fellow Premier League club West Ham United.
The Moroccan defender is considered an option for several clubs, few days to the closure of the summer transfer window.
Having missed out on key targets Baofdé Diakité and Loic Badé, Sunderland are expected to go all out for the acquisition of the Morocco star.
The Wearside outfit will be hoping that their luck improves with their pursuit of the 29-year-old defender after missing out on two key targets.
With less than a week for the closure of the window, the Morocco star look set to depart the Premier League outfit in an attempt to earn more playing time this season.
The former Rennes defender spent last season on loan at Real Sociedad and is not seen as part of Graham Potter’s plans at the London Stadium.
