Sunderland are in advanced talks with Chelsea over a loan deal for Kurt Zouma.

The France defender signed for Chelsea in January before being loaned back to St Etienne for the remainder of last season.

Blues boss Jose Mourinho is now set to send Zouma on a new loan to Sunderland to continue his development.

The relationship between Sunderland football chief Lee Congerton and former club Chelsea has helped swing the deal.

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