Sunderland could land own Robertson in Pye

Current reports have prompt that Sunderland are closing in on a transfer for highly-rated Morecambe defender Connor Pye, with the Black Cats mentioned to have ‘agreed a deal’ to deliver the 18-year-old to the Stadium of Gentle this summer time.

The promising full-back had been made ‘available for transfer’ by the Shrimps, together with a number of different names, with supervisor Derek Adams suggesting that budget restrictions had compelled them into sanctioning his exit.

The younger Englishman – who solely signed his first professional contract again in January – has made only a solitary look for the League One outing to date, with the suggestion being that he will likely be a participant for the long run have been he to hitch the northeast aspect.

The indication is that it will likely be a vivid future for the rising left-back, nevertheless, having beforehand been the subject of interest from Premier League outfit Everton, such is his thrilling potential.

Whereas not prone to be a participant who makes an immediate impression on supervisor Alex Neil’s first-team set-up, the indicators are that Pye will likely be a determine to regulate because the years progress, having even been likened to Liverpool sensation, Andy Robertson, because of his ‘energetic taking part in type’.

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That’s glowing reward certainly such is the expertise of the Scotland skipper, with Robertson having arguably blossomed into the “greatest left-back on the planet” – based on pundit Kevin Phillips – because of his beautiful shows at Anfield.

Plucked from relegated outfit Hull Metropolis again in 2017 by Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, the 28-year-old has since loved a meteoric rise to turning into a vital determine within the German’s setup, notably winning the league title and the Champions League lately.

A potent attacking risk, the one-time Dundee United man notably ranks second in Premier League historical past as regards to assists made by a defender, with solely one-time Toffees man Leighton Baines (53) having supplied extra objectives than his tally of 49 assists.

Having a Robertson-esque determine in his aspect would little doubt be a notable coup for Neil, with the previous Preston North Finish boss presently having simply Dennis Cirkin to name upon as a real left-sided choice.

Equally, Pye’s skill to characteristic each in midfield and full-back ought to make him an appropriate candidate to fit into the supervisor’s most well-liked again three formation as a wing-back.

Because the Liverpool man’s exceptional story signifies – having risen up from the decrease leagues of Scottish soccer to turning into a useful asset on Merseyside – a gem can emerge from wherever, with the Morecambe prodigy probably set to be the following massive factor.