RIVER PLATE are now favourites to land Sunderland target Lucas Orban, as they look to buy out the remainder of the left-back’s contract, writes Chris Young. But while Sunderland’s chase for Orban has stalled, the Black Cats are hopeful of sealing a move for his fellow full-back Benjamin Mendy before the end of the week. The Echo understands Argentine defender Orban is yet to make a concrete decision on his future after Sunderland have spent the bulk of the summer targeting the 22-year-old. Yet it is looking increasingly likely that Orban will remain in his homeland, rather than move to Europe, where both Sunderland are Spanish side Villarreal are keen on the Club Atletico Tigre man. River Plate own 50 per cent of Orban’s contract and they have publicly confirmed that they want to buy out Tigre’s remaining stake in the player.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 07:48:23 +0000
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