The Black Cats have already rejected an £8m bid for the Belgian keeper and have been holding out for their asking price of £10, but reports indicate that an agreement has now been made in the region of £9m, and the move is expected to go through early next week.
Meanwhile, Pepe Reina insists he is happy at Liverpool and is not about to jump ship for Barcelona just yet.
"My situation is clear. I have a three-year contract with Liverpool, although in football you can never tell," he said.
"I'm very happy and satisfied at Liverpool, I feel valued and respected.
"Logically, if there was a chance to improve and go to a bigger club it would be a good opportunity, although there are few clubs bigger than Liverpool.
"In principle my plan is to continue with Liverpool. I have three years left on my contract and I want to fulfil that and even go further."
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