Callum Styles is worried about Sunderland’s prospects beyond the conclusion of the season.

CALLUM STYLES confesses he has no idea whether Sunderland plan to make his loan contract from Barnsley permanent this summer.

Styles arrived to Wearside from Oakwell in January, with his first loan agreement going until the end of the season.

When announcing the loan swap, Sunderland stated that they had included a condition in the agreement that allows them to complete a permanent transfer when the window reopens later this summer.

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While Styles has made a great impression in the previous three months, making ten senior appearances in a variety of positions, he is yet to be granted a permanent contract at the Stadium of Light.

“I’ve had no discussions,” said Styles, who started as a left wing-back in Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Millwall before converting to center midfield in the second half. “I’m just focusing on football, that’s for other people to discuss.”

Styles had hoped to be involved in a promotion push when he agreed to move to the North-East on deadline-day at the start of February.

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Instead, he has found himself playing for a Sunderland club that has slipped down the Championship table, following Michael Beale’s abrupt resignation and the hiring of Mike Dodds as interim head coach.

“When I first came, there was a lot of injuries and a lot of players missing,” Styles added. “There was a lot of chopping and shifting among managers, and players were hurt. It’s been a difficult path, but we have a lot of talent on the team. Next season, we must persevere.

“There has not been any continuity. We didn’t accomplish our goals as a squad this season, but we’ve simply have to keep moving forward.”

Callum Styles uncertain about Sunderland future beyond end of season

Callum Styles is worried about Sunderland’s prospects beyond the conclusion of the season.

CALLUM STYLES confesses he has no idea whether Sunderland plan to make his loan contract from Barnsley permanent this summer.

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