Sunderland is facing a tough decision regarding one of their top players, Jack Clarke. The team’s valuation of £18 million for the winger has scared off a Premier League side that was interested in signing him this summer. With new manager Regis Le Bris at the helm, Sunderland is uncertain about which players will make up their squad for the upcoming season.
Despite this uncertainty, several players are attracting interest from other clubs, including goalkeeper Anthony Patterson and midfielder Jobe Bellingham. Southampton, who have recently been promoted back to the Premier League, are said to be keen on signing Clarke and believe he has the potential to excel at the top level. However, Sunderland’s high asking price for the player has put a potential deal in jeopardy.
Southampton feels that Clarke’s value of £18 million is too high and has caused them to reconsider their interest in him. Despite this setback, Clarke still has two years remaining on his contract with Sunderland, giving the club leverage in negotiations. It remains to be seen whether Southampton will ultimately decide to pursue Clarke or if they will look elsewhere for talent to bolster their squad for next season.
