Kristjaan Speakman has admitted that Sunderland want Nathan Broadhead on a permanent deal, with Liverpool-based journalist Adam Jones also sharing his thoughts on the potential transfer.
SPEAKMAN:
CONVERSATIONS
“We will have a conversation with Everton this week, to see where they are at with it and where we are at with it, and see if that’s aligned."
EVERTON'S PLAYER
“We have to respect the fact that he is an Everton player. We have seen him as our player for the year, because we had to get the best out of him but now that the season is finished he unfortunately goes back to being an Everton player."
MEMORABLE MOMENTS
“Look, he’s had some incredible moments and he’s been an inspiration in many respects in terms of some of the goals he’s scored."
INJURIES
“It has been harder for him of late because of injury but you can’t take away from the fact that he has got all the attributes to go and play at Championship level.”
JONES:
OVERHAUL
“Everton are set to be in the midst of an overhaul of their squad with Frank Lampard and new director of football Kevin Thelwell at the helm. For Broadhead, you'd imagine there would only be a slim chance of him signing a new deal. Realistically if he was going to break through into the senior side, you'd have thought the time would have already come by now."
CONTRACT
“There was a certain sense of surprise when the forward signed his last two-year contract with the club when Carlo Ancelotti was still at Goodison Park, but that could yet prove to be a smart decision if the Blues are to get a fee from their exciting talent.”
REALISTIC CHANCE
“I'd personally say there's a very realistic chance of this move happening. Broadhead clearly enjoyed his time at the Stadium of Light, why wouldn't you when you're getting regular chances of senior football under a manager that clearly trusts you?"
FAN FAVOURITE
“His strong performances seem to have garnered a lot of praise from Sunderland fans too, and he's taken to them just as much as they have taken to him.”
