Saudi club keen on Cats 'target' Traore, sources now claim

Saudi Pro League outfit Al Qadsiah have made an enquiry about mooted Sunderland transfer target Hamed Junior Traore, according to reports.

- by Phil Smith

The Black Cats were credited with an interest in the AFC Bournemouth playmaker late last month via Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport.

At the time, it was suggested that the Cherries would seek a fee somewhere in the region of £13.9 million for the 25-year-old, with an unnamed French club having supposedly tabled an offer of around £10.4 million.

Elsewhere, the likes of Fiorentina, Parma, Sassuolo and Marseille have also been touted as prospective suitors for the Ivory Coast international.