Sunderland and Fiorentina are locked in swap talks.

Sky Italia says both clubs want to make last season's loan deals permanent.

The Viola hope to sign Modibo Diakite permanently from Sunderland in exchange for Marcos Alonso, who enjoyed a successful campaign on Wearside.

Negotiations are expected to run smoothly, with both players keen on the deals being settled.

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