It is set to be another busy summer atSunderlandwith Tony Mowbray looking to assemble a squad that is capable of going one better than last season’s play-off semi-final defeat.
The Black Cats’ hierarchy and recruitment team have seemingly wasted no time in ρłɑɴning for next season and it is edging closer until the official transfer window opens its doors for business.
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Proving to possess a very exciting academy with talented individuals who have been given opportunities in a first-team environment, in the likes of Chris Rigg and Tom Watson, the club have certainly shown there is a clear pathway.
WhichSunderlandplayer areMan Cityconsidering ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window?
ManchesterCityare interested in a move for youngSunderlandgoalkeeper Toby Bell, as per a ɾєρօɾτ from theMail Online.
The academy shot-stopper currently represents the Championship club at U14 level but is being considered by the Premier League champions, who have proven to recruit well from English academies in recent years.
It remains to be seen ifMan Cityare able to strike a Ԁєɑł for the young goalkeeper who has already gained experience with England at youth level.
The Academy of Light has developed some fantastic individuals over the years and despite there being an element of disappointment early on their careers (if he does depart), you would back the Championship club to continue producing exciting talent.
What else has been happening atSunderlandahead of the summer transfer window?
SeveralPremier League clubs currently have an interestin Black Cats winger Jack Clarke as it remains to be seen if a move away will come to fruition in the summer.
The Mail Online ɾєρօɾτ has claimed thatSunderlandwill have to up their bid if they are to secure the services of exciting BirminghamCitymidfielder Jobe Bellingham.
As per the article, the Black Cats offered a fee around the £1 million mark, with Birmingham’s valuation unknown at this point.
A more positive update, from the same Mail Online ɾєρօɾτ, suggests thatSunderlandare positioned well in their pursuit of Central Coast Mariners defєɴԀer Nectarios Triantis, with the 20-year-old being keen to play under Mowbray.
There is also interest coming from Crystal Palace, however, he would have to go out on loan if a move to Selhurst Park came to fruition, acting as a boost for the Championship outfit.
