Sunderland are among the European clubs interested in signing Paraguay World Cup midfielder Matias Galarza.

What happened?

The 24-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move to the Black Cats after his impressive display in the World Cup, where his team was knocked out by France in the round of 16.

Why it matters for Sunderland

Galarza's potential signing could be a significant boost to Sunderland's midfield, as they look to improve their squad for the upcoming season, with the team currently sitting 7th in the Premier League with 54 points, 41 points behind leaders Coventry.

What comes next?

The report suggests that Olympiakos and Getafe are the leading contenders for Galarza's signature, while Monza and Strasbourg are also in the race, but Sunderland will be hoping to persuade the midfielder to join them, as they look to build on their recent form, which has seen them win four games in a row, including a 2-1 victory over Chelsea on May 24, with the team scoring 42 goals and conceding 48 so far this season. Sunderland's Omar Alderete was part of the Paraguay team that faced France, and his experience could be valuable in attracting Galarza to the club. The Black Cats will be looking to strengthen their squad after a successful season, which has seen them achieve a recent form of 4W-1D-0L, with their last result being a 2-1 win over Chelsea on May 24, and they will be hoping to make a push for the top spots in the upcoming season.