Sunderland star Jack Clarke may be at centre of transfer U-turn amid price tag confusion
Sunderland star Jack Clarke is at the centre of widespread transfer speculation, with the Premier League looking his like his likeliest destination.
Jack Clarke, 23, is linked with multiple Premier League clubs following his standout 2023/24 season with Sunderland in the Championship.
The former Leeds United and Spurs youngster scored 15 goals in the second tier and was named Sunderland’s Player of the Season.
Now after two full seasons as a permanent player at the Stadium of Light, and with two more years left on his current deal, it looks as though Clarke might be leaving Wearside this summer.
Several Premier League teams are said to be very interested in signing Clarke including Crystal Palace, Southampton, and Wolves.
Though there’s debate regarding the price tag; reports have claimed that Sunderland want as little as £18million, whilst others claim up to £30million.
Southampton could perform transfer U-turn in race to sign Jack Clarke at Sunderland
Recently, it was claimed that Southampton were backing away from a potential summer move for Clarke, because of an apparent £18million price tag.
Since, it’s been claimed by The Northern Echo that Southampton have retained a ‘strong interest’ in Clarke, after first being linked with the York-born winger at the start of 2024.
The same report also claimed that contract talks between Clarke and Sunderland have hit an ‘impasse’, suggesting that Sunderland may prefer a sale of Clarke during this summer’s transfer window.
In 112 total appearances for Sunderland, Clarke has 27 goals and 22 assists.
