Depends. West Ham might see that the likes of Ekwah and Alese have increased their value since moving to us and decide that it would be more profitable to let us have him with a sell on clause.
How would you feel if Mubama was to come in from West Ham? He looks a good prospect but not sure I’d be over the moon if he was coming in the be the main man immediately
Not convinced by him, 1st couple times i saw him i was impressed (both in u21 games) but seen him 3 times at senior level n hes been poor If we brought in a 1st choice striker, say someone like Cannon, then he might be ok as a back up as there is a talented lad in there I just dont think hes championship ready yet
His record in PL2/U18's is comparable to Cannon's and he's a couple of years younger. Possibly ready for his break out Championship season ala Cannon at Preston?
Christian Ilzer is a manager I’d hope we’re looking at. Miron Muslic has Cercle Brugge playing some great counter-pressing football with a limited squad too.
From what I've heard, he looks the part physically for such a young lad. Apparently he looked promising in his first sub appearance for the first team but has not impressed in subsequent appearances. Like you say, might be worth a punt as a second choice but probably not ready to be first choice.
I wouldn’t be that bothered if Patto left tbh. But that’s no we can do better but I don’t know who. I want our keeper to be more than just a good shot stopper. Patto probably just needs better coaches by though.
https://x.com/sunderlandafc11/status/1777331101117149644?s=46&t=bFwez-5oi7CdxUG56_1QKg Taken with a pinch of salt but I wouldn’t be surprised if he was to be away
I'd want to leave as well if I was the only forward who has shown a bit of quality yet was dropped constantly for Burstow and midfielders.
Never got a proper run either but I can’t imagine how hard it’s been being here with no family and everything going on over there, I know his wife etc is here now but still hell of a transition for them all
Watching him in the warm up he looks as if he is just going through the motions, never smiles or offers any encouragement to the other keepers, unlike Bishop who seems to he enjoying himself and constantly encourages the other keepers.