Elliot Embelton

If Blackpool get promoted can anyone see Embleton wanting to come back? Championship v 1st Div? No contest. Yes, we could force him to rejoin us, but would that be wise? Get him back now.

 

IIRC Embleton signed a contract before going on loan so if Blackpool want him they will have to pay a fee. If we want him to stay, he stays.
At least a little bit if foresight before letting him go on loan.
If Embleton has improved as a result of a run of games in the first team then it's a win win scenario for.me.
I think this close season will see a lot of changes depending upon what league we are in and I am a little more confident that we will get more decisions right than we get wrong with the new set up.

 

He’s still got a year left on his contract

 

Incoming bid expected shortly...

https://the72.co.uk/237782/sunderla...ng-significant-bid-for-black-cats-midfielder/

 

If they bid enough, say to cover a fee for Sanderson, and he wants out just take it and crack on.

 

That article is based upon the Scott Wilson article in the Northern Echo, not saying both are wrong but think it's at best speculation. If the article had been based on reports from the Blackpool end it may have a little more credibility, but time will tell.
Stick by my initial comment that it's a win win for us, we have seen what Embleton can do in this league so can make an informed decision whether to keep him or sell him. I leave that decision to Speakman and his team

 

Agree, hhhhaaawwwwwaaaaaayyyyyyyy the 5 year plan

 

He performed well consistently at Blackpool so has proved he can do it in this league, he is everything we lack, young, quick, attacking minded, good with both feet. Be interesting if he does return and is benched or doesnt perform well, hopefully he comes back fit and slots straight into the team, got to give them a good run of games though.

 

This one could come down to the player. Does he want to come back to the club and League 1. Or is he sat thinking I wasn't good enough to get a chance last year so went out on loan to a team I got plenty of minutes with, played well and ended up getting promoted with who now want me in a higher league so f you!

No idea about the lad, his thoughts on SAFC and what his attitude would be like if he had to stay while wanting to move.

 

All in sunderlands hands, he’s under contract so I’ll leave it up to speakman and co to make the decision on him

 

I'm a bit unsure myself on this one. I've seen Blackpool supporters who have mentioned that he only got his place due to injuries to their main midfield players and that his place in the first team was not guaranteed. Yet he did play a significant number of games and others have praised him.
I suppose it could be something like the Sanderson situation initially played out of position and then moved to centre back as a result of injuries and went on to give good performances.
I feel that pre season will be vital for EE he needs to establish himself in the team otherwise he may just fade away

 

Might be good if we could get £1.5 million for Embleton and buy Sanderson for a similar amount.

I'm not sure Embleton will force his way into the first team here, as crazy as it sounds.

 

https://www.footballfancast.com/sunderland-afc-news/sunderland-embleton-johnson-blackpool

Looks like he's one of the boys promoted

 

Don't see us selling Embo at all. Would have to be a very significant bid. Plan is to get him back next year and into first team

 

Haven't we got rid of some of our midfield, Power, Scowen, Leadbitter and wide player Jones as well so don't see a problem finding him a spot in a new reorganised midfield we certainly need someone who looks forward rather than sideways and behind.

 

don't want him to be sold whatsoever. but if its necessary to bring in sanderson for a similar price then its a tough decision.

especially seeing embleton could now say he won't sign a new contract and therefore we'd lose him for a very low tribunal fee next summer.

 

That is a good point mate. There are a lot of positions up for grabs.

It's just about finding a blend that works.