Further details emerge as West Ham consider summer transfer move for Sunderland star player

| February 19, 2024 | Sunderland, Uncategorized | No Comments

Further details emerge as West Ham consider summer transfer move for Sunderland player

West Ham continue to monitor Sunderland’s Jack Clarke ahead of the summer window, but it could take a £20m fee to prise him away.

HIGHLIGHTS

  •  West Ham United interested in Sunderland’s Jack Clarke, but will need £20m bid to sign him.
  •  Clarke’s outstanding Championship performance attracting transfer interest from multiple clubs.
  •  Sunderland must stand firm on £20m valuation for Clarke to get the best fee if they don’t win promotion.

Jack Clarke of Sunderland is a target for West Ham United, but the winger will require a bid of at least £20 million to be signed.

Jack Clarke transfer latest

The 23-year-old has been outstanding in the Championship this season, with his strike in the defeat at Birmingham on Saturday his 15th of the campaign.

With his dribbling ability and quality on the ball to go with that end product, it’s

no surprise that Clarke is attracting plenty of transfer interest.

Despite a lot of chatter, the Black Cats were able to cling onto Clarke in January.

It is said that Lazio had twice rejected offers for the midfielder.

 

The Hammers are among the Premier League teams that are keeping an eye on the former Leeds player.

West Ham remain keen on Jack Clarke

And, in a fresh update, Football Insider has revealed that West Ham are still keen on Clarke, although they could face competition from Brentford and Crystal Palace, whilst Southampton could join the battle if they win promotion.

West Ham United is closely monitoring Jack Clarke, a star player for Sunderland. After his outstanding season in the Championship this year, it is thought that Southampton and Crystal Palace are also keeping an eye on the forward.

 

The Saints won’t pursue Clarke unless they are promoted back to the Premier

League, according to Football Insider’s well-placed sources, but the Hammers

are keeping a careful eye on his circumstances at the Stadium of Light.

 

“Around £20 million will be sought by Sunderland to offload the 23-year-old.”

Sunderland must stand firm on Jack Clarke valuation

First of all, let it be known that everyone associated with Sunderland will be

hoping for Clarke to return for the upcoming Premier League season and will want him to stay.

 

The fact that Michael Beale’s dismissal was reported on Monday afternoon may

give the impression that the team is in disarray, but they are actually just four points out of the play-off spots.

 

They still have a good chance of finishing in the top six, which would give them a legitimate chance to advance.

Championship Table (As it stands February 19th)
Team P GD Pts
9 Preston North End 33 -8 49
10 Sunderland 33 8 47
11 Watford 33 4 44
12 Bristol City 33 1 44
13 Middlesbrough 32 0 44
14 Cardiff City 32 -10 40
15 Birmingham City 32 -11 38
16 Plymouth Argyle 32 -3 37

However, if they don’t rise, it will be exceedingly challenging to hold onto Clarke.

 

But in that case, it’s imperative the Black Cats receive the best deal available, and it ought to be in the neighborhood of £20 million, which seems reasonable.

 

There won’t be any panicking in the summer about needing to cash in on the wide man before he leaves on a free since Clarke’s contract with Sunderland expires in the summer of 2026. Furthermore, it may be the last opportunity to acquire a sizable cash for Clarke before his contract really becomes a problem.

We are aware that Sunderland is a team that prepares for player exits, so the recruitment team will be under pressure to find quality replacements.

However, it is a long way off, and Clarke and Sunderland are only concerned with winning games in order to be considered for promotion.

 

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