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Player left empty-handed after rejecting Sunderland's offer – Waiting until January to secure dream move

Sport Witness reportWednesday 2 September, 18:25 UKSingle source

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Sunderland made a summer bid for Cruz Azul's Érik Lira, but the Mexico international rejected it to pursue a move to AS Monaco, with a January transfer now his target.

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