Jack Clarke’s play is dominating the Championship, and Black Cats manager Tony Mowbray is hoping the team can hang onto him come January.
Tony Mowbray, the manager of Sunderland, is determined to retain the exceptional talents of winger Jack Clarke as he continues to impress in the Championship. Clarke’s outstanding performance last season had caught the attention of Burnley, the previous second-tier champions, who attempted to sign him during the summer, with their final offer reportedly reaching £10 million, only to be rejected by Sunderland.
Since then, Clarke has elevated his game, becoming the top scorer in the division with nine goals, including a crucial penalty in a 3-1 victory over Norwich City. In just 14 games, he has matched his goal tally from the entire previous season, and Mowbray is optimistic about his goal-scoring prowess. However, this surge in form is likely to attract even more interest when the January transfer window opens, with clubs potentially offering £15 million or even £20 million for the 22-year-old.
Although Clarke is under contract until 2026, providing Sunderland with no immediate pressure to sell, the club’s financial strategy relies on acquiring young talent and then selling them at a profit to fund future signings. The dilemma for Sunderland is whether Clarke’s importance to their promotion prospects is too significant to consider letting him go mid-season.
“If we can keep playing like we are at the moment – really positive and on the front foot, having a lot of attacking moments in games – I think Jack will keep scoring,” Mowbray added. You might also say that he has a tremendous aerobic capacity, which allows him to run continuously, and that he is extremely deadly when we have to defend.
“He was playing wing back before I came here because one of the most important things about being a football player is being able to run all day, fast. He won’t go away, in my opinion; he will continue to damage teams with his score.
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