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The transfer and contract status of every senior player on Sunderland’s retained list explained
Sunderland are heading into a crucial summer transfer window as they return to the Premier League after an eight-year absence.
Their retained list was published earlier this week, confirming the senior players contracted for next season. Here, we take you through the transfer and contract status of each one and outline what to expect next…
Anthony Patterson
It wasn’t always an easy season for Patterson but he ended it very strongly and delivered his best performance yet when it really mattered at Wembley. At this stage, doesn’t appear to be any doubt that he’ll go into the new season as Sunderland’s number one goalkeeper. Three years left to run on his deal.
Simon Moore
Moore has made an excellent impact this season, deputising well in the brief period Patterson was injured. He was also a very popular and influential figure in the dressing room, and there’s little doubt Sunderland will be very happy to have him as part of their goalkeeping group next season. Whether they need to add some further competition for Patterson is another question.
Matty Young
Sunderland, and most others who have watched him inside the game, believe Young has everything it takes to be a Premier League number one in future. This season is likely to come a little too soon for him to be competing for that spot and there isn’t a great deal to be gained from him not playing regularly. So after a solid first EFL loan at Salford last season, expect another loan and a step up in playing level at some stage over the summer window.
Blondy Nna Noukeu
Whether Sunderland recruit another goalkeeper could impact Noukeu’s short-term future. A popular member of the goalkeeping group who impressed in U21s football, but he might want to try and go and get regular senior minutes next season.
Nathan Bishop
Bishop played regularly for Cambridge United in the second half of last season and with one year left to run on his contract, Sunderland will likely allow him to depart on a permanent basis. There’ll be a number of EFL clubs very keen to sign a player of Bishop’s experience and pedigree at the level.
Niall Huggins
Huggins returned to full training at the end of last season and impressed with his performances behind the scenes. Sunderland won’t want to rush Huggins, who is entering the last year of his deal, and will take a cautious approach. He just needs a strong pre-season first and foremost, where his versatility will be very useful for Le Bris both in training and in games. A decision on where he plays next season can be taken closer to the season.
Timothee Pembele
Pembélé seems highly unlikely to play any part next season with Trai Hume firmly established as the club’s first-choice right back and with the club likely to target additional quality and cover across both full back positions. Pembélé still has three years left to run on his contract which will complicate the situation, but Sunderland will hope that a broadly positive spell at Le Havre where the defender played fairly regularly and helped beat the Ligue 1 drop encourages fresh suitors.
Trai Hume
One of the players who Sunderland will be counting on to step up and establish himself at Premier League level. Has been linked with a move away but appeared to pour cold water on that chat by stressing his love for the club while on international duty. Under contract for another two years with the club option of an additional season, but they might well want to reward his progress with new and improved terms.
Dan Ballard
