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‘Fantastic…’: Meet Sunderland’s next summer transfer target and what he could bring to Wearside explained

Sunderland are working to strengthen their squad for next season
Sunderland are eyeing a move for experienced midfielder Alan Browne as the summer window steps up.

So who is he, where’s the deal at what might be bring? Here’s what you need to know..

What’s Browne’s situation as it stands?

Browne has been a stalwart of Preston North End’s side over the last ten years, and the club made a strong play to keep him this summer. There was interest from (then) Serie A club Salernitana in January but a deal did not progress. Preston boss Ryan Lowe confirmed earlier this summer that the club had made a record contract offer to try and keep him, believed to be running for three years: “What I will say is that Browney has been offered a contract that, in the club’s history, is the best you can offer anyone. I can say that on record. We have to respect Alan’s decision, whatever that may be.”

Browne turned that down and is thought to be keen for a fresh challenge. With Sunderland in need of both experience and a new central midfielder following Corry Evans’ departure, they see Browne as an ideal fit. There is thought to have been interest from both Coventry City and Sheffield United, as well as Turkish side Goztepe. Sunderland are currently seen as the frontrunners, with Browne having visited the club facilities and held positive talks. As ever, a lot can happen very quickly in football and so only time will tell.