English Premier League
Report: Sunderland want Leeds United talent Robbie Gotts
The youngster has been a hit for the under-23 ranks and could now embark on his first loan.
Sunderland are hoping to complete a deal to sign Leeds United midfielder Robbie Gotts before the EFL deadline on the 16th October, according to the Northern Echo.
A number of clubs are interested in the player who can play in midfield or operate as a right-back.
Football League clubs are able to complete loan deals for Premier League players until the 16th and Sunderland are keen to pounce.
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Gotts is thought to have been on Sunderland’s shortlist of targets for a while, although several other clubs hope to sign him too.
Huddersfield Town, Hull City and Swindon are all keen on securing the services of a player tipped for a big future by Leeds.
Gotts made two appearances last season as the Whites won the Championship at a canter.
He was also involved as Leeds were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Hull City on penalties last month.
The 20-year-old is a product of the youth academy at Leeds and a loan move will probably do his development the world of good.
Gotts has probably outgrown under-23 football having featured regularly in Carlos Corberan’s team last season.
With that in mind, a loan move would do him the world of good and Sunderland looks an attractive proposition.
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Phil Parkinson has a decent track record of nurturing young talent and heading to the Stadium of Light might be a decent move for Gotts.
The Black Cats have made a strong start to their 2020/21 campaign, winning two and drawing two of their opening four matches.
Parkinson is keen to bolster his squad further though and the versatility of Gotts could make him a very shrewd signing indeed.
