Lamare Bogarde, a midfielder for Aston Villa, has been linked to Sunderland.
Commentator Carlton Palmer questions whether Lamare Bogarde, a midfielder for Aston Villa, would be a wise addition to Sunderland.
The Black Cats are eager to bring Bogarde to the Stadium of Light on loan this month, according to The Athletic. This would allow him to rejoin with head coach Michael Beale, with whom he previously worked at Villa Park.
But, Sunderland will have fierce competition for Bogarde’s signature from Scottish Premiership team Aberdeen as well as other Championship teams Cardiff City, Watford, and Southampton.
Bogarde was recalled by Villa earlier this month after spending the first half of the season on loan at Bristol Rovers, a team in League One.
The 20-year-old made 18 appearances for the Gas in all competitions and contributed two assists, but once Matt Taylor was hired last month, he saw a decrease in playing time.
Although they are presently sixth in the Championship league, Sunderland was disappointed to lose 3-0 at home to local rivals Newcastle United in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Palmer: Sunderland would run the danger of losing Bogarde.
Palmer expressed his doubts about Bogarde’s possible acquisition in an exclusive interview with Football League World, but he also thought the midfielder would benefit from a reunion with Beale.
“Sunderland and Mick Beale are planning to raid Aston Villa to sign Lamare Bogarde on loan,” Palmer stated.
“He was previously employed by Manager Beale at Aston Villa.
“After spending his loan season at Bristol Rovers without scoring a goal, Bogarde was brought back.
“Villa made the decision to send him out to play at a higher level and to return him.
“Aston Villa is eager for Bogarde to go out with a familiar manager and develop as a player in a team that was performing well in the Championship. It is concerning when a player goes out on loan and doesn’t perform well, but Mick Beale has a reputation for working with young players and knows Bogarde really well.