A Championship winger who is out of contract this summer has reportedly been discovered by Sunderland, who are searching the transfer market ahead of this summer’s transfer window. The Black Cats are in for a challenging transfer window. It’s becoming more and more difficult to hang onto players like Jack Clarke, who contributed 19 goals for the team this season, as Premier League sides are vying to recruit the prolific winger.
In addition, the board has not yet chosen a new manager to take Mike Dodds’ place in the dugout on a permanent basis. After the head coach post becomes available, the background work of bringing in players to bolster the team in anticipation of a possible bid for promotion the following season can start. The hierarchy is still, however, selecting players who could be significant in the 2024–2025 season at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland has entered the competition for Ian Poveda, a star for Leeds United who has spent the season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, according to Spanish publication Diario AS.
At the conclusion of the season, the two-cap Colombian international’s contract at Elland Road expires, although he will not be short on offers. According to the source, Burnley and Luton Town of the Premier League are also considering the Black Cats, and Sheffield Wednesday is hopeful he would commit to a long-term contract at Hillsborough. Poveda played in 20 games for the Owls this season in all competitions, including 17 in the Championship, and finished with one assist. However, he was sidelined for the final few weeks of the season, which limited his playing time.