Sunderland are moving for Inter Milan midfielder Ricky Alvarez.
Sky Italia says terms have already been finalised, with Alvarez to join Sunderland on-loan for the season.
The Argentine will move to Sunderland for an initial €1 million loan fee. Should Sunderland stay up, they will be obligated to pay €11 million to make the transfer permanent.
Alvarez will earn €1.6 million this season in England.
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