Bordeaux have accepted a bid from Sunderland for Wahbi Khazri.

A statement on Bordeaux's official website confirmed the departure of the player. Reports in France claim he has signed a four-and-a-half year deal with the Premier League side.

The statement read: "The club has reached an agreement with Sunderland AFC for the transfer of Wahbi Khazri.

'The playmaker has a great opportunity with the English club, and he was therefore allowed to go to England to negotiate with them."