Brazil 2014 World Cup Super Eagles revelation, Michael Babatunde, has urged Sunderland to follow up their initial interest in taking him to the Stadium of Light.
The 21-year-old midfielder, who broke his wrist against Argentina, claims Sunderland have made contact to broach the possibility of a move to Wearside.
The Volyn Lutsk youngster has been told he can move on this summer provided an acceptable fee can be agreed.
Babatunde has been the subject of interest from a number of European sides, with Besiktas and Fenerbahce also understood to have spoken to his representatives in an attempt to engineer a transfer.
However, he would prefer to move to the Premier League and is hoping Sunderland intensify their efforts to sign him.
“I have received an offer from several clubs, but the one from Sunderland is the one that interests me,” said Babatunde. “I have received several offers from different places, but I’m interested in the one from Sunderland.
“They have contacted my agent and we will see how it goes from there. There are about two offers from clubs in Turkey as well, which are both under consideration and will be discussed at the right time.
“I’m probably going to leave Volyn. We have to discuss the offers, but most likely I will be leaving this summer.”
Babatunde wants Sunderland move
