Sunderland Are Set To Rival Everton For This Serie A Winger: Should Le Bris Go For Him?

In a recent report, Il Mattino revealed that Sunderland are set to rival Everton for Napoli winger Noa Lang. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats are eyeing a move to bring the Dutch wide player to the Stadium of Light this year.

Lang’s Recent Form In Serie A

Lang has caught the eye at times with his performances on the left side of Napoli’s attack in this campaign. The 26-year-old has scored one goal and earned two assists in 26 matches for the Italian outfit this season across multiple competitions.

The Dutch talent has proven his worth at times in the final third by averaging 1.22 shots per 90 minutes in Serie A. He has kept 44.4% of his attempts on target. However, Lang needs to improve his ball distribution after completing 71.4% of his attempted passes in top-flight football (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at Napoli will run out in the summer of 2030. Hence, it won’t be easy for Sunderland to sign him on the cheap this year.

NAPLES, ITALY – JANUARY 07: Noa Lang of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 07, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Should Sunderland Boss Regis Le Bris Go For Lang?

Lang is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and has got the eye to play some decisive passes in and around the opponent’s penalty area.

The Dutch sensation can strike the ball with power from long range and can contribute by scoring and creating the odd goal for his team. Lang is primarily a left-winger but can also function as a right-sided wide player or as a centre-forward if required. However, he is still quite raw and would need time to prove himself in the Premier League if the Black Cats manage to get a deal done for him this year.

We can expect Lang to bring more firepower to Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris’s attack in the long run. He is good enough to compete for a regular starting place at the Stadium of Light.

At 26, Lang is about to enter his prime, which makes him a worthy target for the Wearside club to pursue this year. He will also help the Black Cats compete across all fronts in the coming years. Therefore, Le Bris would be wise to go for a player of his skillset this January or at the end of this season.