Elphick deal unlikely, but Cats keen on newdefender

The 30-year-old looks set to leave on deadline day, but the Black Cats face competition from West Brom, where Wilson (pictured) spent last season on loan.

Tony Pulis signed Arsenal left-back Kieran Gibbs and PSG midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak yesterday, but, with Jonny Evans nearing a move to Manchester City, the Baggies boss is likely to go back into the market.

Another name linked with the Wearsiders is the Manchester City youngster Tosin Adarabioyo. The 19-yearold signed a longterm deal in June. but Pep Guardiola is thought to be considering al- him to go out loan.

The Black Cats can have eight loan players on their books, but can only name five in any given matchday squad.

That will be in Grayson and Martin Bain’s thoughts, with established first-team players Brendan Galloway. Tyias Browning and Lewis Grabban already on loan.

The future of Lamine Kone will also have a significant impact on Sunderland’s defensive plans.

West Brom new boy Krychowiak is thrilled with his season-long loan at The Hawthorns.

Poland cap Krychowiak will join the Baggies subject to international clearance and become the club’s seventh signing of the summer.

He follows Kieran Gibbs, whose permanent transfer was announced earlier in the day and said: “I had a lot of offers from Spain and Italy but this is a very ambitious club. There’s a good atmosphere here.”

West Brom chairman John Williams said: “This is a fantastic loan agreement for Albion and we are very pleased to have completed the transfer.”

Pulis, whose team have so far won two and drawn one of their opening three games of the Premier League season, said of Gibbs: “We’ve now got a deal which is right for the club and I’m really pleased to add a player of this quality and experience to our group.

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