underland are in need of Championship experience to add to their young squad.
Former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris has inherited a youthful Sunderland outfit ahead of the 2024/25 Championship campaign, which has the average age of 23.
The Frenchman has significant and crucial expertise in nurturing youth talents, as seen from his extensive stint as part of the Lorient youth coaching set up for many years.
Despite the quality of significant youth players within their ranks, including Jobe Bellingham and Jack Clarke, who are drumming up interest from Premier League sides, Championship experience will be crucial for Sunderland in order to massively improve on last season, where they clearly lacked a leader and as a result finished in a lowly 16th place.
Championship experience is clearly on Sunderland’s radar this summer, with them reportedly showing interest in Ollie Norwood following his release from Sheffield United.
Here are three additional options for Sunderland that would provide necessary Championship experience to their ranks:
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Paddy McNair provided well needed depth across many positions during his time on Teesside, being utilised at centre-back predominantly, whilst also playing at full-back and sitting in front of the defence.
McNair has tallied up 212 Championship appearances, meanwhile having a significant amount of goal contributions to his name.
Having spent two years previously at the Stadium of Light, he could no doubt be a huge asset to Le Bris as he looks to add experience to his young defence.
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