Sunderland keen on Marlos Moreno

An replace has emerged on Kristjaan Speakman’s pursuit of Marlos Moreno as he eyes an try to deliver him to Sunderland in the summertime switch window…

What’s the speak?

In response to AS Colombia, the Black Cats are one in all three Championship groups displaying an curiosity in snapping the 25-year-old up forward of the 2022/23 marketing campaign.

The report claims that Norwich, not too long ago relegated from the Premier League, and Bristol Metropolis are additionally eager on securing his companies.

Nevertheless, it’s not acknowledged how a lot cash Manchester Metropolis need for the attacker, who has one 12 months left to run on his present contract after they signed him for £4.5m in 2016.

Think about him & Patrick Roberts

By securing a deal to signal Moreno this summer season, Sunderland would have the ability to type an thrilling wing partnership with the Colombian and present Black Cats attacker Patrick Roberts.

The 25-year-old ahead was highly-rated at first of his profession, impressing sufficient to earn him a transfer to The Etihad.

Ought to Sunderland signal Moreno?

South American soccer journalist Tim Vickery beforehand lauded his expertise and in contrast him to 3 distinctive gamers, saying: “There are not any ensures however not for the reason that likes of Sergio Aguero, Alexis Sanchez and Neymar have I been so enthusiastic a few younger participant.”

Manchester Metropolis chief Txiki Begiristain then hailed the attacker upon his arrival in England, telling the club’s official website: 

“Marlos is a superb prospect who has already damaged into his nationwide crew.

“He’s a flexible participant, nonetheless studying, however we imagine he has a incredible future within the sport and with Metropolis. He makes and scores targets and is an clever footballer, we’re delighted to have signed him.”

Nevertheless, he has not lived as much as the likes of Neymar and Aguero and has spent various seasons on mortgage away from Manchester.

Moreno did present indicators of promise within the 2020/21 marketing campaign as he scored five targets and arrange four in 23 league video games for Lommel SK, while additionally scoring once in two cup matches, displaying that he has the potential to make a huge impact within the ultimate third.

Roberts, in the meantime, managed two targets and one help – creating 12 possibilities – in 9 League One begins for the Black Cats final time period.

Each gamers are 25 and heading into, what’s going to hopefully be, the prime years of their respective careers. They will hit their stride while lining up on each flanks for Sunderland and doubtlessly terrorise defenders within the ultimate third if Neil can unlock one of the best of their skills.

AND in different information, Neil can land Doyle 2.0 as SAFC eye transfer for £2.7m-rated wiz who “by no means loses management”…