Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Sunderland defender Timothee Pembele has been linked with a move away from the club when the transfer window reopens in January. The out-of-favour defender wants to return to France, and Le Havre is a preferred destination for him. Timothee Pembele needs a fresh startReturning to his homeland will allow him to play more often and regain his form and confidence. They told him that he could leave the club during the summer transfer window, but the move did not materialise. Sunderland already planning to sign defender in JanuaryPembele will be soldHe has a contract with Sunderland until 2028, but they are unlikely to demand a premium for him.