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Sunderland boss Michael Beale has responded to recent claims from Jack Clarke’s agent. Clarke is enjoying another standout season with Sunderland in the Championship. The 23-year-old has scored 14 goals and assisted four more in 32 Championship outings for the Black Cats this season, having seen links to the Premier League and Serie A in January. West Ham were among the clubs being linked with a move for the former Spurs youngster, though it was Lazio who tried and ultimately failed to sign him on deadline day. Since, Clarke’s agent Ian Harte has discussed those Lazio bids, and he’s also cause…