Arjun Menon
Sunderland are preparing a renewed January approach for Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu, with sources revealing that interest in the 21-year-old has been reignited.
According to Football Insider, the Premier League club have maintained a long-standing admiration for Fatawu and explored a potential deal during the summer transfer window.
Bournemouth are also believed to be monitoring the situation as they continue their search for a replacement following Antoine Semenyo’s departure.
Fatawu continues to attract top-flight interest
Fatawu has been one of Leicester City’s most consistent performers this season, starting every Championship fixture under Enzo Maresca.
The Ghana international has contributed five goals and seven assists, underlining his importance to Leicester’s promotion push and his growing reputation as one of the division’s standout wide players.
Since the Foxes’ relegation, Fatawu has regularly been linked with a move to the Premier League, with several top-flight clubs tracking his progress.
Everton and Sunderland both explored potential moves in the summer, but Leicester were unwilling to sanction a sale at that stage.
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With Sunderland now actively seeking to strengthen in wide areas this January, their interest in Fatawu has intensified once again.
The Black Cats view the Leicester winger as a player capable of making the step up immediately, offering pace, directness and end product — qualities that align with their current recruitment strategy.
However, Leicester’s promotion ambitions and Fatawu’s central role in Maresca’s system could complicate negotiations.
As the window progresses, Sunderland’s willingness to formalise their interest may depend on Leicester’s stance and whether a deal can be struck that suits all parties.