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Sunderland star in talks over late transfer exit amid Europa League squad snub

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Chemsdine Talbi has been left out of Sunderland’s Europa League squad as talks continue over a potential move . The Black Cats have submitted their 22-man squad for the continental competition following a hectic summer. Talbi is likely to leave Sunderland in the coming days Getty The 21-year-old has featured sporadically for the north-east outfit, and was benched in the 1-0 win over Fulham last weekend. talkSPORT understands the Morocco international has been in talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. Turkish Super Lig clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are also interested in the winger. Because the transfer windows in Saudi Arabia and Turkey remain open, Talbi can still seal a move away from Wearside despite the Premier League deadline having passed. The youngster only signed for the club from Club Brugges for £18million last summer. Speaking in a press conference on Thursday, Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris said: “A move remains possible so it’s important to respect both parties.

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