Vokins fits with our philosophy, says Black Cats coach Johnson
Lee Johnson is confident that Jake Vokins will ‘fit in nicely’ at Sunderland – after sealing a deal for the Southampton youngster.
The20-year-oldhasjoined the Black Cats on loan until the end of the current campaign and becomes the club’s second signing of the winter transfer window, following
Carl Winchester.
Vokins,whohasmadetwo Premier League appearances for the Saints, started their recent game against Arsenal and is highly-regarded on the south coast.
And Johnson says that a shared philosophy between the youngster and Sunderland’s full-backs prompted him to make the move.
Speaking to safc.com, Johnsonsaid:“Jakeisabright young player, who is clearly rated by Southampton.
"Our full-backs have a similar philosophy to him – defensively and offensively – sowethinkhewillfitinnicely andwearelookingforwardto working with him.”