Sunderland have made a bid to take Toby Alderweireld on loan from Atletico Madrid but the player is reluctant to join due to the lack of European football. Meanwhile the Black Cats have signed Inter Milan midfielder Ricky Alvarez on loan with view to an £8.5m deal. Gus Poyet also has an interest in Celtic's Dutch centre back Virgil van Dijk but is yet to bid. Wanted man: Sunderland have made a loan move for Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld .
Sunderland want Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweired on loan . However, the Belgian international is reluctant on a move . Black Cats are also interested in Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk .