Sunderland have opened talks with Sevilla over a £7million move for Vicente Iborra.

The 28-year-old has been a target for Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion in recent weeks.

A 6ft 3ins defensive midfielder who is good on the ball, Iborra can also play in a more advanced role.

Sunderland are in talks with Sevilla over the £7m signing of Vicente Iborra

The 28-year-old midfielder is also attracting interest from Swansea and West Brom

David Moyes is keen to add to his Sunderland squad before the end of the transfer window

He made 47 appearances last season and scored nine goals, including the winner against Barcelona in October.

David Moyes is a confirmed admirer from his time working in La Liga at Real Sociedad.

The Scot has been keen to add to his ranks after taking over from Sam Allardyce but faces a race against time to bolster his squad with new signings.

Mamadou Sakho will not be moving on loan to Sunderland from Liverpool

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Moyes has been looking at options for his defence with Lamine Kone angling for a move, Younes Kaboul sold to Watford and John O'Shea injured, but rejected the chance to take Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho on loan.

Moyes is confident of completing deals for Barnsley centre-back Alfie Mawson, Atletico Madrid right-back Javier Manquillo and the re-signing of former loanee Yann M'Villa in the coming days.

Kone has been told he will not be joining Everton because Sunderland cannot attract players good enough to replace him as problems continue to mount for Moyes.