Transfers: Sunderland ‘keen’ on ex-Liverpool winger as Jack Clarke’s ‘long-term’ replacement – reports

Sunderland have been linked with a new name during the January transfer window.

Sunderland are keen on Canadian winger Liam Millar, according to fresh reports.

Alan Nixon has claimed that the Black Cats are interested in the attacker as Jack Clarke’s long-term replacement. His report states that Sunderland have been ‘impressed ‘by Millar during his loan spell at Championship rivals Preston from Swiss club Basel.

Millar came through the ranks at Liverpool and enjoyed loan spells at Kilmarnock and Charlton Athletic before joining Basel on a permanent deal in 2021. Millar then joined North End on loan during the summer window and played 21 times, scoring three times and chipping in with four assists.

Nixon goes on to say that ‘Sunderland could move for Millar in this window but are more likely to leave it until the end of the season unless a big offer comes for Clarke.’ Sunderland are reportedly holding out for a fee of around £18million with Brentford credited with an interest in the former Leeds United man.

Sources: Birmingham City make approach to sign Sunderland star Pritchard

Birmingham City have made an approach to sign Sunderland attacker Alex Pritchard, sources have told Football Insider.

Pritchard is out of contract in the summer at Sunderland and there has been no offer of a new deal as yet.

Former Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray is keen to raid his old club for Pritchard as he looks to be reunited with the attacking midfielder at St Andrew’s.

The 30-year-old has been a strong creative outlet for the Black Cats this season having notched five assists and one goal across nine starts in the second tier.

He has been a key man for manager Michael Beale in recent weeks having started the last three games in the league.

The Englishman scored his first goal of the season in their 2-0 win against Preston North End on New Year’s Day.