Current first-team mainstays Anthony Patterson and Dan Neil both came through the youth ranks, and it will be hoped that some of the club’s talented crop of academy players can follow in their footsteps in the coming years.
Now though, it is claimed teenage goalkeeper Young is drawing admiring glances from elsewhere.
A fresh report iNews has said Manchester United and Manchester City are both keeping tabs on the Sunderland starlet. Young’s stock is rising amid impressive performances for the Black Cats’ youngsters and he could also land a spot in one of England’s youth sides soon.
The Manchester rivals have esteemed academies and top coaches at their disposal, so the chance to develop there could prove too tough to turn down. Sunderland have proven themselves as a top talent developer over recent seasons though so they’ll be hoping that can help them keep Young on the books.