Everton chief explains why Broadhead joined Wigan - instead of Cats
Everton director of football Kevin Thelwell has revealed the reasons for Nathan Broadhead’s move to Wigan Athletic.
Broadhead was linked with a return to Sunderland this summer, but has instead moved on loan to their Championship rivals after extending his contract at Goodison Park.
Thelwell said: "We're pleased Nathan has signed this new deal and we're excited to see him continue his development with Wigan this season.
"We've seen Nathan score goals consistently throughout his time in the Academy and, most recently, at Sunderland in League One.
"This season is another step in his development and the chance to play regular Championship football will no doubt improve his skillset even further."
The Black Cats could come face to face with Broadhead in October when the two sides clash on Wearside.
Former Sunderland defender Cieran Dunne, meanwhile, is reportedly set for a move to Scotland following his release by the Black Cats earlier this summer.
After moving to Wearside in 2019 from Falkirk, Dunne made just two appearances for the senior side during his three-year spell at the club, with both coming in the EFL Trophy.
His first was a six-minute cameo against Fleetwood Town in November 2020, before 73 minutes against Oldham Athletic in January 2021 - Sunderland lost those games 2-1 and 1-0 respectively.
The left-back was let go by Sunderland this summer and, according to Alan Nixon, is set for a return north of the border to join Scottish Championship side Cove Rangers.
It is not a division that will be unfamiliar with Dunne, having made six appearances for Falkirk.
Finally, ex-Newcastle United midfielder Yasin Ben El-Mhanni is currently on trial at Championship side Reading.
El-Mhanni joined the Magpies in 2016 after impressing whilst on trial at the club, and made two appearances for Rafa Benitez’s first team during his time on Tyneside.
Reading are currently under a transfer embargo and, therefore, limited to signing players on loan or as free transfers.
El-Mhanni featured in Reading’s pre-season games with West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Wimbledon last month.