ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 20 : Canada forward Liam Millar (23) reacts during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 group A soccer match between Argentina vs Canada at Mercedes Benz Stadium on June 20, 2024. in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/VIEWpress)
Sunderland have learned the price tag of one of their summer transfer targets.
New Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris will have the difficult task of turning around the mood at the Stadium of Light, of which was hostile following an unsatisfactory 2023/24 campaign that saw the Black Cats finish in a lowly 16th place.
Michael Beale’s tenure followed by Mike Dodds temporarily taking over saw Sunderland’s inexperienced squad lack any form of character and underperform as a result.
However, that is set to be fixed with former youth coach Le Bris undoubtedly having the qualities to get the best out of a young squad.
It’s crucial that Sunderland look towards experienced attackers in their bid to climb up the table and be within a shout of promotion during the 2024/25 campaign.
They have targeted a man with an exciting EFL record, but he won’t be lured to the Stadium of Light cheaply.
Leeds United have now emerged as potential suitors for the former Preston North End loanee alongside Sheffield United and Sunderland.
The winger, who scored five goals whilst on loan at Preston North End in the 2023/24 Championship season, has been given a £2.1million price tag by parent club FC Basel, per Nau Sport.
The valuation is said to be ‘well above the market value’ for Millar, who is expected to leave the Swiss outfit this summer.
