Free Agent Axel Tuanzebe Could Be An Option

Sunderland may make a transfer free of charge agent centre-back Axel Tuanzebe earlier than the summer season switch window ends, in line with a report from The Sunderland Echo.

Who’ve Sunderland signed in 2023?

The Black Cats have had a constructive begin to the summer season window, trying to bounce again from the heartbreak of their play-off semi-final defeat by the hands of Luton City and make one other surge up the Championship desk below the steering of Tony Mowbray.

The boss has clearly recognized the center of defence as an space to enhance upon within the switch window, with the signatures of Nectarios Triantis and Jenson Seelt already secured.

Nonetheless, each of these new arrivals are simply 20 years of age with restricted expertise on the high stage of soccer, so it could be no shock to see the boss flip to the market as soon as extra to strengthen his defensive ranks, with the report from the Echo saying “additional new additions are anticipated earlier than the brand new season will get underway”.

The report goes on to state that the Black Cats hierarchy could now flip barely away from the youth-focused strategy they’ve taken to this point and have a look at extra seasoned professionals, which is the place Tuanzebe is available in.

Writing out an inventory of attainable free signings, the paper put the previous Manchester United starlet high of the lot, saying: “After spending final season at Stoke Metropolis, the previous Manchester United and Aston Villa defender is at present and not using a membership – though reportedly has curiosity from a number of suitors.”

It isn’t clear whether or not Sunderland are at present amongst these suitors, however they might definitely be lurking within the background.

What number of video games has Axel Tuanzebe performed?

Tuanzebe by no means actually managed to drive his means in at Manchester United, taking part in 37 times for his or her first-team throughout his time within the northwest, however he did additionally rack up 46 appearances throughout mortgage spells with Aston Villa, taking part in for them in each the Premier League and Championship, so he does know the way it feels to carry out on a giant stage for followers with big expectations.

He most not too long ago plied his commerce for Stoke Metropolis, becoming a member of on a short-term deal and taking part in 5 occasions within the second half of the season after becoming a member of the Potters in January, drawing reward there from his teammate Ben Wilmot.

“He’s been actually good, settled in actually shortly and it’s given us lads a bit extra safety when it comes to numbers on the again, the place have been gentle,” Wilmot said.

“We all the time felt we have been one or two accidents away from being actually quick. It’s relieved the stress a bit bit and allowed us to rotate. Axel has are available and performed properly. I get pleasure from taking part in with him.”

Maybe what’s going to enchantment most to Mowbray about Tuanzebe is his versatility, as the previous England Beneath-21 worldwide, now 25 years of age, can play at centre-back in a 4 or a 3, at full-back on both flank and even in defensive midfield.

Signing a participant with that kind of vary and in addition possessing extra expertise in English soccer than the opposite new arrivals may very well be a really shrewd transfer certainly, however time will inform if Black Cats chiefs can really fend off competitors and get a deal carried out.