
Sunderland Still In Talks Over Exit Of Star And May Feel ‘Best Decision Is To Cash In’
Sunderland remain in discussions with a Premier League side about selling a Black Cats star on deadline day and may feel that ‘the best decision is to cash in’,
Regis Le Bris is trying to keep Sunderland’s promotion push on track and has been in the market to make signings, following on from the coup that was Enzo Le Fee earlier in the window.
Le Bris must also guard against his top talents being snared away though, with Sunderland renowned for developing promising youngsters.
One of those in the shape of winger Tommy Watson is a wanted man and Premier League side Brighton are looking to snare him.
The Seagulls’ latest offer for the winger comes in at £8.5m plus add-ons.
Both clubs remain in talks about a deal happening before the window closes and it is suggested that Sunderland could decide cashing in is the best option.
The Black Cats are aware that Watson only has 18 months left on his deal.
Journalist Ed Aarons recently revealed that Sunderland value Watson at £8million, compared to the £2million that Brighton bid for Watson last summer.
Copley adds that Crystal Palace’s reported interest in Watson is longstanding and that the Eagles are yet to make a bid for the Black Cats academy gem.
Because of the recent interest in the youngster, Sunderland journalist Michael Graham has given his views on how the deal should be approached by Kristjaan Speakman.
Watson has bagged two Championship goals this season, both of which came in the home win against Stoke City, and the Sunderland youngster has certainly shown his talents after being nurtured in the academy.
However, one important thing to note in Watson’s career so far is, whilst he has shown top levels of quality, six Championship starts can’t surely be a clear indicator of exactly where his career is set to take him.
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