One Sunderland star is currently racking up interest from Premier League Side Brighton, which could work in the Black Cats’ favour.
With the January transfer window looming, Sunderland will be eyeing up players to add to their fairly small squad.
be against a couple of attacking arrivals after Christmas, especially with the sheer lack of depth in the wide areas, with the current injuries putting Romaine Mundle and Tommy Watson out of action.
Departures are also expected at the Stadium of Light, from the players unable to stake a claim in the side, such as Jewison Bennette, to the heavy-hitters that are racking up interest from Premier League and European sides
Sunderland fans might be concerned about the Premier League sides circling for their top talents, with Chris Rigg and Jobe Bellingham also attracting interest, however, a potential Ballard move could be a blessing in disguise.
Whilst Ballard has been a top servant for the club since he arrived, it could help with a potential Ferguson deal, and his departure wouldn’t leave a sizable hole in defence due to the availability of Chris Mepham.
Mepham is more than capable of being Sunderland’s go-to centre-back option, and would be able to replicate Ballard’s brilliance in defence, although a back-up centre-back would need to be signed over concerns about depth in the area.
