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Sunderland are battling with relegated Fulham to sign USA World Cup defender Matt Besler.

The Sporting Kansas City star has revealed Premier League Sunderland and Championship Fulham are in talks to sign him.

The Black Cats missed out on Swansea centre-half Ashley Williams, and are poised to table an offer for £3million-rated Besler.

The 27-year-old, who earns £116,000 per year in the MLS, revealed: “Fulham have made an offer to Kansas City and I know that Sunderland put in an offer, or are putting in an offer.

“It’s a situation which needs to get resolved. I want to be staying in Kansas City if I’m going to stay. But if they’re going to sell me, then I want to know as soon as possible.

“It’s not just my decision. It’s the club’s decision if they want to sell or not. But I would definitely have an input on a team.”

Besler has been told by Team USA boss Jurgen Klinsmann to seek a move.

He added: “I’ve been in contact with Jurgen a lot. He wants his players to be over in Europe.”