Watford has had a bid accepted for Younes Kaboul after Sunderland confirmed that the center back asked to leave.
Sunderland confirmed the club has accepted a transfer bid from Watford for defender Younes Kaboul.
The 30-year-old has told manager David Moyes that he wants to leave the Stadium of Light for personal reasons, the club said in a statement.
The former Tottenham man will now hold talks to agree to personal terms with Watford after a reported bid of 4 million pounds ($5M) was accepted.
"Sunderland AFC can confirm that it has accepted a bid from Watford for Younes Kaboul," a statement read.