Sunderland Transfer News: Aly Cissokho Close To Wearside Move

Sky Sports reports that French international Aly Cissokho is close to a move to the Stadium of Light. Sunderland look favourites to land the left full-back on loan however, due to the Valencia's financial issues, the club are keen to sell him on permanently. The deal is officially far from done as Sky sources have reported that only personal terms have been agreed, and the two clubs still have not reached an agreement. Rumours have spread, for most of the summer, that the defender is likely to be heading to England, and it seems that it's Sunderland who have made the first keys steps, to signing the player. Black Cats boss Paolo Di Canio has been searching all summer for a qualified left-back and the Italian is now ready to accommodate the sprightly 25-year-old in his squad. While Liverpool had been linked with a move for the defender, it appears they have lost interest and are now looking at the possibility of bringing Guilherme Siqueira to Anfield. Turkish side Besiktas have also announced their interest in acquiring Cissokho. Sunderland welcome Fulham to the Stadium of Light for the club's first Premier League fixture of the new season on Saturday, where the versatile Jack Colback could be asked to fill in at left-back with last season's first choice Danny Rose now back at his contracted club Tottenham Hotspur.