Chelsea striker Marc Guiu is set to join Premier League rivals Sunderland on a season-long loan. The agreed deal is a straight loan, so the newly-promoted side will not have an option to buy Guiu once the loan spell ends.

Now, Sunderland have moved quickly to land Guiu on loan, and TBR Football can confirm why this is such a coup for the Black Cats. TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey can confirm that Sunderland have agreed a straight loan move for Marc Guiu.

It gives Guiu the opportunity to remain in England in the Premier League, which Chelsea will find favourable to keep a closer eye on his development. After moving from Barcelona,