Ex-Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Stoke City man training with Wolves under-21s after summer release

09/07/2024 Raymond 0

The former Sunderland defender, Danny Batth, is now a free agent after being released at the end of the season. This summer, Batth returned to his former club, Wolves. The 33-year-old centre-back, who was voted Sunderland fans’ player of the season during the 2022-23 campaign, made only 16 Championship appearances for Norwich. According to a report from the Express & Star, Batth has been training with Wolves’ under-21s to maintain his fitness while negotiating with other clubs. However, a permanent return to Wolves is not expected for the former Middlesbrough and Stoke City player.

Ex-Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Stoke City man training with Wolves under-21s after summer release

09/07/2024 Raymond 0

The former Sunderland defender, Danny Batth, is now a free agent after being released at the end of the season. This summer, Batth returned to his former club, Wolves. Despite being voted Sunderland fans’ player of the season during the 2022-23 campaign, the 33-year-old centre-back was allowed to leave Wearside for Norwich, where he only made 16 Championship appearances. According to a report from the Express & Star, Batth has been training with Wolves’ under-21s for the past week to maintain his fitness while negotiating with other clubs. However, a permanent return to Wolves is not anticipated for the former Middlesbrough and Stoke City player.

Plymouth Argyle already have their replacements for Stoke City, Steven Schumacher target: View

19/06/2024 Raymond 0

In January 2022, Ogbeta signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Swansea City for a reported fee of £300,000. However, his time at Swansea was marred by hamstring issues, limiting him to just 53 minutes of play in his first half-season. It appeared he might leave the club that summer after reportedly being informed he was not part of manager Russell Martin’s first-team plans. Despite this setback, Ogbeta stayed at Swansea but struggled to break into the team.

Transfer gossip: Sunderland line up England youth player to replace £20m-rated star

01/04/2024 Raymond 0

Amid preparations for the Championship’s decisive phase, Sunderland finds itself amidst a whirlwind of transfer news and speculations. The club is already scouting for a successor to Anthony Patterson in anticipation of heightened interest during the summer transfer window. Patterson, a homegrown talent, emerged as a pivotal figure during Sunderland’s League One campaign, playing a key role in their promotion via the playoffs. Maintaining his status as Sunderland’s primary goalkeeper under various managerial regimes, Patterson’s consistent performances have attracted significant attention, with reports indicating Sunderland’s valuation of £20 million for the Academy of Light graduate. However, Sunderland is now exploring alternatives and has reportedly set its sights on Wigan Athletic’s Sam Tickle.

Luke O’Nien now explains why he ‘fell in love’ with ‘uniquely special’ Sunderland

08/02/2024 Raymond 0

Luke O’Nien recently celebrated a significant milestone in his career, reaching 250 appearances for Sunderland Football Club. Reflecting on his journey, O’Nien expressed a profound attachment to the club, describing how he has ‘fallen in love’ with Sunderland. His arrival at Wearside, following three years at Wycombe Wanderers in League Two, marked a pivotal moment in his career trajectory. Despite initial challenges, O’Nien swiftly endeared himself to the fans, earning the moniker of ‘Mr. Sunderland’ over the years.