Report: Dame N'Doye set for medical ahead of Sunderland loan

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Trabzonspor flop Dame N'Doye is expected in the north-east shortly for a medical ahead of a loan deal that would keep him with Sunderland until the end of the season.

Despite not finding the net in the Turkish Super Lig in 12 appearances and scoring just five Premier League goals for Hull City last term, manager Sam Allardyce identified the 30-year-old as ideal to bolster his attacking ranks in its bid for top-flight survival, according to Sky Sports.

The Senegalese came to many clubs' attention during his time at Lokomotiv Moscow between 2012-2015, and has represented his country on 26 occasions.

Following Saturday's 3-1 FA Cup loss to Arsenal, Sunderland's focus lies solely on retaining is Premier League status, and its bid continues Wednesday at fellow struggler Swansea City.