English club Sunderland is showing strong interest in signing Lazio's midfielder, French international Matteo Guendouzi, according to journalist Akram Connor today, Tuesday.

Media speculation strongly suggests that the driving force behind this interest is the good relationship between Sunderland's coach Régis Le Bris and the player Guendouzi, which developed during their time together at the French club Lorient. Reports anticipate that this relationship could play a key role in facilitating the player's transfer.

On the other hand, Lazio is facing financial pressures that may force them to sell some of their players to fund new signings, which could open the door for Guendouzi's departure. According to Italian media reports, the club may ask for around 30 million euros to let the player go. Although this price may seem high, Sunderland's strong financial backing and great ambition make them capable of meeting these demands if Le Brees is convinced that Guendouzi is the missing piece in his squad.

While speculation continues, the question remains open as to whether Gendouzi will actually leave Lazio. The player recently confirmed that he is "focused on the present" with his Italian team. However, the strong relationship he has with Sunderland’s coach Regis Le Bris, which has been documented in several media sources, remains the English club’s most important asset to turn these rumors into reality in the upcoming transfer window. The player previously played in the Premier League with Arsenal.