Palermo defender Ezequiel Munoz is a January target for Sunderland.

The Daily Star Sunday says the Argentinian, nicknamed El Chiquito, is available for around £4million and has several European clubs on his trail.

However, the Black Cats hope Gus Poyet's South American connection can help sway the deal in their favour.

The ex Boca Juniors star, 24, has dual Spanish nationality and can play as a centre-back or right-back.

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