Bordeaux goalkeeper Cedric Carrasso has claimed he rejected a late approach from Sunderland in the summer transfer window.

Black Cats boss David Moyes was searching the market for a stopper after Vito Mannone was ruled out for three months with an elbow injury.

And Carrasso, 34, says he turned Sunderland down after they made a move for his services.

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When asked about the alleged interest from Moyes’ charge, the ex-France international told Telefoot: “Yes, during the last moments, but it wasn't the time.

“I returned from injury and there were other things to do.”

Carrasso, who has played over 280 games for Ligue 1 side Bordeaux, started his career at Marseille and spent a short loan spell at Crystal Palace in 2001.

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