Sunderland target Filip Helander admits he would fulfil 'a childhood dream' by playing in the Premier League.
The centre-back impressed at Hellas Verona last season after joining the club from Malmo 12 months ago.
Sunderland are now keen on signing the 23-year-old - especially as they sweat over the future of Everton target Lamine Kone.
And now Helander has given the Black Cats hope in their pursuit by revealing his love for the Premier League.
"It is clear that the Premier League is interesting," he told Swedish newspaper Expressen.