The Black Cats are allegedly discussing a loan deal for Charles Sagoe Jr.
Sunderland are considering a late approach for Arsenal prodigy Charles Sagoe Jr. this month.
According to Football Transfers, conversations between the two teams are now underway ahead of the February 1st deadline.
Sunderland is in negotiations with Arsenal about a Sagoe Jr trade.
According to Football Transfers, the Arsenal prodigy has sparked interest from a number of clubs this month.
However, they reveal that Sunderland are presently pursuing his signing as they seek a Championship play-off spot.
The Black Cats are currently seventh in the league, one point behind sixth-placed Coventry City.
In exciting news, the source indicates that they are looking into a trade for Sagoe Jr as an option to Manchester United’s Amad Diallo.
The Black Cats have been continuously connected with the Manchester United teenager this month, with reports as recent as today indicating that a deal might still be in the works before the end of the transfer season.
Who is Charles Sagoe, Jr.?
As previously stated, Charles Sagoe Jr is a brilliant young player now on Arsenal’s roster; yet, this was not always the case.
Indeed, the 19-year-old joined the club from Fulham at a tender age in 2015, and he has not looked back.
The winger has only made one senior appearance for Arsenal.
This happened in the EFL Cup earlier this season, when the 19-year-old started in a 1-0 away win over Brentford in the third round.
Sagoe Jr has made the matchday squad three times before, once in the Champions League, once in the Europa League, and once in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta discusses Charles Sagoe Jr.
To assist us better understand Charles Sagoe Jr, here are some comments made by Arsenal manager Unai Emery on the youngster.
Speaking to the media following his cameo against West Ham earlier this season, Arteta told Metro: “Obviously, the circumstances of the scenario with a lot of injured players assisted that potential. But every time we can, we have to look in our academy and give opportunities.”
Chaz [Charles Sagoe Jr] was probably one of the most consistent players we’ve had in the under-23s for the past few months.
“He’s been practicing with us a lot, and it’s about providing people opportunities, and if we don’t give it to them now, when will we provide it to them later?
“I’m really happy that he had a good experience.”
During the same press conference, Arteta described the type of player the club had on its hands.
“He’s a winger,” the Gunners manager said when asked about his best position.
He plays off the right and left sides, and he has also played a lot of minutes as a nine this season, so he is fairly versatile in those areas.
“It’s great to have him around and see how he develops.”
Arteta obviously seems to admire the player’s abilities.
With only a few days left in the transfer window, it will be intriguing to see if Sunderland can close this deal.
