Guendouzi coy over Sunderland interest

Matteo Guendouzi has spoken publicly for the first time since fresh reports in Italy linked him with a January move to Sunderland.

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The Lazio midfielder has been pushed into the spotlight after claims from Gazzetta dello Sport suggested the Black Cats are among the clubs monitoring his situation ahead of the winter window.

Lazio’s financial position has placed greater uncertainty over the futures of several senior players, with Guendouzi among those viewed as potential high-value departures.