Sunderland ‘in talks’ to re-sign Jack Clarke from Tottenham Hotspur as Sheffield United ‘show interest’ in Manchester City starlet

By Joe Buck
Published 2nd Jul 2022, 10:00 BST
Updated 2nd Jul 2022, 10:04 BST
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Could Jack Clarke become Sunderland’s second signing of the summer after the arrival of Daniel Ballard?

Here is all the latest gossip from the Stadium of Light and beyond:

Jack Clarke talks

Sunderland are reportedly ‘in talks’ to sign winger Jack Clarke on a permanent deal after he impressed at the Stadium of Light at the end of last season.

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Jack Clarke (Picture by FRANK REID)Jack Clarke (Picture by FRANK REID)
Jack Clarke (Picture by FRANK REID)

Clarke joined Sunderland in January and played a pivotal role in helping Alex Neil’s side eventually seal promotion to the Championship at Wembley.

According to Craig Hope, the Black Cats are hoping to make Clarke a permanent addition to their squad.

The 21-year-old joined Spurs from Leeds United for £9million in 2019 but has featured just four times for the senior side since making the switch.

McGeady on being ‘pantomime villain’

Aiden McGeady has admitted he is happy to play the role of ‘pantomime villain’ following his move from Sunderland to Hibs.

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McGeady, 36, has returned to Scotland after 12 years away and told the Daily Record he sees the label of ‘pantomime villain’ as a ‘compliment’:

“As for being a pantomime villain? I think I know what you’re saying.” McGeady said. “I have no problem taking that mantle on because we have a very young squad and that’s fine.