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Sunderland, Swansea target Santander impresses scouts despite injury

Premier League transfer target Federico Santander is undergoing surgery during the international break.

The Paraguay striker has a fractured cheekbone and will undergo an operation in the coming days.

Swansea City, Sunderland and Everton are watching the FC Copenhagen striker leading up to the winter market.

Santander suffered the injury in a clash during FCK's Champions League win over Club Brugge. Impressive for watching scouts was Santander carried on - and scored - despite the setback.

The striker is expected to "make a speedy recovery".

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