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Friday, 2nd January, 2015







Sunderland are weighing up a move for Sassuolo defender Francesco Acerbi, but face competition from Greek champions Olympiacos for the 26-year-old.

Olympiacos have been alerted to Acerbi's accomplished performances for Sassuolo and are now actively tracking the defender ahead of a potential bid.











Sunderland are now also interested in the centre-back, according to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, and could make a move this month.



Acerbi turned out for AC Milan in the 2012/13 campaign before leaving the Rossoneri for Genoa.

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He then spent time with Chievo Verona before landing at Sassuolo in 2013.

Acerbi's fine performances for Sassuolo saw him handed his first senior Italy cap last year, when he turned out against Albania in November.

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