Sunderland are looking for a new striker. Aston Villa are also interested in the same player.
Both clubs are tracking Colombian forward Kevin Viveros, according to TEAMtalk sources. The Sunderland Kevin Viveros transfer links have not led to a bid yet.
Viveros is 26 and currently plays for Athletico Paranaense in Brazil. He joined the club from Atletico Nacional in 2025.
He signed a contract running until the middle of 2028. Any deal would therefore require Athletico Paranaense to agree to sell before his contract expires. That could make a move difficult. TEAMtalk sources describe the interest as genuine, but talks have not reached an advanced stage.
Viveros has also represented Colombia at senior level. He made his debut in a friendly against Mexico. That call-up underlines his standing in Colombian football. Sunderland have now added him to their list of forward targets.
Athletico Paranaense President Confirms Interest in Viveros
Athletico Paranaense president Mario Celso Petraglia has confirmed the scale of interest. He says wealthier clubs have already made contact. “Every side with money has asked about him,” Petraglia said. That comment lines up with the reported approaches from Sunderland and Villa.
Petraglia also made clear the board doesn’t want to sell. Any deal won’t move quickly. TEAMtalk’s reporting frames this as an early stage of interest, with nothing close to a conclusion yet.
Regis Le Bris Squad Impact and Tactical Options
Regis Le Bris already has attacking options at his disposal. A player of Viveros’ profile would add real competition up front. His Colombia debut and his form in Brazil point to a forward who can lead the line or work off a partner. That profile could suit Le Bris’ system well.
Sunderland’s attacking limits showed in their recent Premier League encounter with Aston Villa. That result explains why fresh options up top would matter. Villa wants the same man too. It’s a rivalry Sunderland fans will recognise from our earlier report on the two clubs chasing the same targets.
There’s no confirmation yet. Viveros’ name is simply on the radar of both English clubs named by TEAMtalk.
Transfer Timeline and Next Steps for Sunderland
There’s no word yet on when talks might progress. A bid doesn’t look imminent from either side, TEAMtalk’s report suggests. Petraglia’s comments make clear Athletico Paranaense aren’t actively looking to sell. That limits how fast any deal could move.
Viveros’ contract runs to mid-2028. That gives his club real leverage in any conversation ahead. For now, the Sunderland Kevin Viveros transfer story is one to watch rather than expect. It’s reported by TEAMtalk as an early stage of interest, nothing more concrete yet.
