Sunderland face competition from Champions League finalists to keep hold of their young ‘whizz kid’. Despite their struggles over the last decade, Sunderland have often been credited for their brilliant academy by fans. During their decline in the Premier League, the Black Cats produced the likes of Jordan Henderson, Jordan Pickford and Josh Maja, who eventually left the club for a combined total of over £43 million. Their academy success has continued follow their exit from the top flight, with the likes of Dan Neil and Anthony Patterson becoming key players in their return to the Championshi…
