Ghanaian winger Frank Acheampong has emerged on the radar of English Premier League side Sunderland, according to reports in the UK.

Sunderland are reportedly preparing a bid for the Anderlecht enforcer to land him in January.

The 23-year-old is one of the most outstanding players in the Belgian top-flight league.

He was linked to Liverpool and Watford in the summer transfer window.

Acheampong has a contract which keeps him at the Purple lads till 2019.