Broadhead latest as Cats goalkeeper set for loan move to Scotland

Sunderland goalkeeper Jacob Carney is reportedly heading out on loan to a team in Scotland.

The Sun’s Alan Nixon has stated the former Manchester United goalkeeper will head out on loan to Queen’s Park, who are managed by Owen Coyle.

The 21-year-old stopper signed a two-year contract, with the option of a third, last year. Carney joined the senior set-up at times last season, working with goalkeeping coach David Preece, plus Lee Burge, Thorben Hoffmann and Anthony Patterson.

But with Burge and Hoffmann having departed the Stadium of Light at the end of the season, Sunderland are now short in the goalkeeping department, with Patterson and Carney the only two stoppers available.

That means that may potential exit for Carney could hinge on Sunderland strengthening in that area. Sunderland have been linked with free agent goalkeeper John Ruddy and Leicester City’s Daniel Iversen.

Reports elsewhere have also stated that Sunderland are keen on re-signing former loanees Jack Clarke from Tottenham and Everton’s Nathan Broadhead.

The Northern Echo state that Everton manager Frank Lampard is reluctant to sanction Broadhead’s exit until he had the chance to cast his eye over the Welshman during pre-season.

Wigan are also reportedly interested in signing Broadhead this summer. Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman recently confirmed that the Black Cats had opened talks to resign the striker.

Broadhead scored 13 goals in 27 appearances while on loan with the Black Cats during the 2021-22 season, despite multiple injury setbacks. The 24-year-old has a year left on his contract at Everton.

Elsewhere, Middlesbrough are in talks to sign Wolves winger Ryan Giles on loan, The 22-year-old spent last season out on loan last season. Swansea City are set to seal the signing of highlyrated MK Dons defender Harry Darling after a successful medical.

Aberdeen midfielder Lewis Ferguson has been the subject of a £1.5m offer from Millwall. However, the bid is said to be well below the Dons’ valuation of the player.

Stoke City centre-forward Benik Afobe is reportedly interesting Watford following their relegation.