Salis Abdul Samed, a Ghanaian midfielder with 19 national team caps born in 2000, temporarily leaves Lens for Sunderland. He is under contract with Lens until 2028. The transfer was completed just after the midnight deadline.

Salis Abdul Samed is set to leave Lens for Sunderland in the Championship on a loan without a purchase option. The 24-year-old midfielder, who started for Lens last season but lost his place, will undergo a medical examination soon. Sunderland aims for Premier League promotion and currently leads the English second division.

Salis Abdul Samed could join Sunderland on a dry loan. Negotiations are ongoing with positive progress, but a total agreement has not yet been reached. French clubs like Brest and Nantes have also shown interest in recent days, but the player seems more inclined to move abroad. Samed played 39 matches for Lens last season but has not played any minutes in the current Ligue 1 season.