Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland set to tie up a deal for Belgium U21 goalkeeper Simon Mignolet
Belgium Under 21 goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has agreed to join Sunderland, according to his agent. [LNB]Belgium interest: Bruce is keen to tie up a deal for Simon Mignolet [LNB]Mignolet was shown around the Stadium of Light and the club's training ground at the weekend as Sunderland looked to fend off competition from PSV Eindhoven for the 21-year-old. [LNB]Nico Vaesen claims his client has agreed a five-year deal with the Black Cats, who must now agree a fee with Mignolet's current club St Truidense. [LNB]'Simon has made a choice that he wants to sign for Sunderland and it is now up to the clubs to find an agreement as quickly as possible,' Vaesen told The Journal. [LNB]'He did have options but he has decided to go to Sunderland. It is still to be finalised but I think it is close now, the clubs are not far apart on a fee. I think we're 99% agreed on everything and there are no problems.'[LNB] Mignolet will act as back up to Sunderland number one Craig Gordon with Marton Fulop expected to leave the club over the summer. [LNB] Sunderland eyeing double swoop for Belgium keeper and Chile strikerWigan lead race to sign Estudiantes £7m striker Mauro BoselliSUNDERLAND FC
