Registering 11 goals and 14 assists in 50 competitive appearances last term, he has already managed to beat his goal tally this term, with the Black Cats’ decision to recruit him permanently in 2022 certainly paying dividends.
They bought him permanently at just the right time, with the player not doing enough during his loan spell during the second half of the 2021/22 season to command a high fee, and Tottenham Hotspur were probably keen to offload him considering he hadn’t made an impact in the English capital.
His full-time switch to the Stadium of Light has been a real turning point for Clarke though, who previously showed promise at Leeds United but wasn’t given a sufficient opportunity to prove his worth at Spurs.
Building on an excellent 2022/23 campaign by putting in some more game-changing performances this term, it’s no surprise that plenty of clubs have been linked with a move for him, but a move is yet to materialise.
However, it only feels like a matter of time before the 23-year-old makes a move away from Wearside, especially if he can continue to impress between now and the end of the season.
The Black Cats may not have done well under Michael Beale, but the winger was still able to make an impact under the ex-Rangers boss and will probably be just as good under his successor, with the 43-year-old being sacked.
The latest on Jack Clarke’s Sunderland future
Alan Nixon reported on Sunday that Southampton have taken an interest in Clarke and are lining up a £15m move for the player.
