Transfer Rumours Summer Transfer window

Probably because he’s been injured ?

 

He’s only been here for two managers and he’s been injured since before the end of over a season ago

 

He has played at centre half, alongside Triantis, against Birmingham when we won 3-1. I remember people were worried when they saw the lineup but they both played well that day!

 

For the first time this window I feel like there is absolutely no visibility of what's comes down the pipeline. I quite like it, feels likes there's isn't so much expectation for signings in coming days. The club are just going about there business and will get things done when they get things done.

 

I agree.

 

Yeah. At that time, we shelled out , what was seen as big money for him. Compared to other deals done etc. He has played little due to injury, but similar to Huggins, they rate him so much. If he is fit enough, and shows match fitness he will get a really good look I think. Obviously, if little injuries creep in due to inactive time, they may have to loan to build up match fitness etc. But as I said, I'd be surprised due to how how have highly he is rated.

 

Wasn’t Kompany all over him the January before? So was being looked at with the prem in mind before we even took a punt on him, I really like him just needs a run, perfect chance now with the injuries I guess

 

I believe so. When he did play centre back he was class. Has some games at RB too and stepped up massively. Remember us all raving about him.

 

Leeds at home he was superb think he was right back that night or right of a back 3, been impressed everytime I’ve seen him really

 

This is the performance that springs to mind for me as well, kept Summerville very quiet and he was the in form player in the league.

 

A bit on why we didn't sign Henderson

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/s...n-joining-brentford-two-year-deal-free-agent/



...Sunderland’s recruitment team were aware of Henderson’s likely availability at the start of the summer, and have been monitoring his situation throughout the last couple of months.

However, with Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki already having been recruited to strengthen the central-midfield ranks, the Black Cats hierarchy decided against offering Henderson what would have been an emotional return to his hometown.

The presence of Dan Neil and Chris Rigg in Sunderland’s midfield mix was also a factor, with Sunderland officials not wanting to hamper the development of two of their most promising young players.

Sunderland's sporting director, Kristjaan Speakman, was aware of the emotional pull behind bringing Henderson back to the Stadium of Light, and the veteran midfielder's experience and leadership qualities would potentially have offered something in a squad that, on the whole, remains extremely young.

However, senior sources claim there was a determination to ensure 'heart did not rule head', with Speakman having been involved in the unsuccessful decision to offer Jermain Defoe a second spell as a Sunderland player.

In the end, it was decided that Sunderland should look to the future rather than the past, hence the move for alternative, much younger central-midfield targets.

Henderson was made aware of his boyhood club's decision, and having turned down a series of alternative offers including a firm approach from Porto, the North-Easterner has opted to join Brentford, who finished in tenth position in the Premier League next season....

 

Good decision made for the right reasons.

 

I'm hoping that means Neil is going to sign a new deal

 

Completely fair that.

 

Wonder if they know where we finished next season too

 

Was my first though too.

 

A couple of rumours I heard was we would only go for Henderson if Neil was leaving - obviously only rumours but I really hope it means Neil stays

 

Hope Krankie doesn’t see that, his head will blow off

 

Mind I believe my mad fantasist nephew as much a the northern echo