A primary crew Sunderland participant on greater wages than the likes of Trai Hume and Dan Neil is in talks to depart the Stadium of Gentle.
The Black Cats have impressed on the entire throughout Regis Le Bris’ first season in control of the membership, and on the very least, look set for a spot within the Championship playoffs.
Sunderland have been pushing for a top-two end within the second tier, however back-to-back defeats to Leeds United and Hull Metropolis put a major dent in these hopes.
Talking earlier than Friday’s conflict with Sheffield Wednesday, Le Bris said his squad are “actually optimistic” and “very engaged” forward of the run-in.
“The environment after the Hull sport was actually optimistic – not that we loved defeat, however we managed the scenario correctly. The three classes this week have been intense. The output wasn’t at all times excellent, however the behaviour and dedication had been very optimistic.
“The squad could be very engaged within the course of, and we all know this league is at all times powerful – we may have highs and lows, however the primary factor is the consistency. We will’t be too emotional, optimistic or unfavorable. If we wish to play at one of the best stage, we’ll face many obstacles.”
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This isn’t what Regis Le Bris will wish to hear.
One participant who hasn’t contributed to the Championship season is Jewison Bennette, who has performed simply 9 senior minutes below Le Bris in an EFL Cup defeat to Preston North Finish again in August.
He has been linked with a transfer to Ukrainian aspect FC LNZ Cherkasy, with the switch window closing on March eleventh.
Jewison Bennette set to depart Sunderland with talks over exit underway
Speaking within the final 48 hours, relayed by The Northern Echo, Le Bris admitted that Sunderland attacker Bennette is in talks to depart the membership. He’s at present on £5,000-a-week, greater than Hume, Neil and Chris Rigg, however is ready to depart searching for extra sport time.
“Sure [he is in talks to leave], however I do not know precisely what stage the deal is at. He must play.”
Bennette’s Sunderland stats | |
|---|---|
Appearances | 21 |
Objectives | 2 |
Assists | 2 |
The 20-year-old, who’s a Costa Rica worldwide, was praised by academy coach Graeme Murty final yr after a Premier League Worldwide Cup sport the place the winger had two objectives dominated out for offside.
“He is nice to work with. He is by no means complaining. He is at all times open to pay attention. He is actually dissatisfied that each objectives had been dominated off, as a result of they may have been the crucial moments within the sport.
“We got here out on the improper aspect of them, however he needed to preserve going and he needed to then restart himself, and really get himself again into the sport… Hats off to him as a result of it is not simple, however he could be actually, actually completely satisfied along with his day’s work.”
It appears to be like as if a transfer away for the winger will likely be one to look at for Bennette, and it’ll be attention-grabbing to see whether or not it’s on mortgage or everlasting, along with his Stadium of Gentle contract expiring in 2026.
