Boca Juniors have made a new move for Sunderland defender Santiago Vergini.

The Sunderland Echo says Boca have made a fresh move to finally end Vergini's Sunderland career, according to reports in Argentina.

Vergini is due back at the Academy of Light this weekend for pre-season training after his permanent switch to loan employers Getafe fell through when they were relegated from Spain's La Liga.

Boca had approached Sunderland over signing Vergini on a free transfer, but the Black Cats have wanted a fee for the 27-year-old - thought to be £1.5million.

However, there have been widespread reports in Argentina that Boca are now closing in on a permanent deal for Vergini and he is due back in his homeland later this week to finalise the move.