Sunderland forward Jewison Bennette is in talks over a move to Ukrainian side LNZ Cherkasy, according to reporter Kevin Jimenez.
Sunderland had a quieter winter transfer window than they had perhaps hoped for. SAFC were limited on incomings, but they took the chance to offload some fringe players.
While the likes of Adil Aouchiche and Nazariy Rusyn got moves though, one who ended up staying put was Costa Rican attacker Jewison Bennette. It wasn’t for a lack of trying, but time ran out before a loan move to Charlton Athletic could be finalised.
Now, despite the closure of the UK window, there remains options overseas, and Bennette is in discussions over a switch abroad.
As per Costa Rican reporter Kevin Jimenez, Sunderland are in negotiations with Ukrainian club LNZ Cherkasy over a deal for Bennette.
It would seem the talks are over a sale, with Jimenez adding in another X post that the negotiations are ‘on sale’, though time will tell just what the details of the potential deal are.
Bennette is under contract with SAFC until the end of the 2025/26 campaign. The out-of-favour 20-year-old signed on a four-year deal from Herediano in the summer of 2022.
Move needed for Bennette
It can be argued that Bennette could have benefitted from a move away from Sunderland in the summer, so to then go through the January window without finding the talented youngster a new club is a real shortcoming from the club.
Nevertheless, it could be that a switch materialises now. A move to Ukraine is a left-field one for a prospect like Bennette, but he just needs game time at this point.
Perhaps a loan would be ideal, giving him the chance to find minutes before a permanent move in the summer. It remains to be seen just what comes of ongoing negotiations with LNZ Cherkasy though.
Sunderland’s on-pitch focus
While talks over a potential Bennette exit rumble on, Sunderland will be determined to get back on track on the pitch.
Form has faltered for the Black Cats and it leaves their top two hopes hanging by a thread.
Consecutive defeats to Leeds United and Hull City mean SAFC are now somewhat cut adrift of the top three. They’re six points off Burnley and eight away from the top two but still hold an 11-point lead over West Brom in 5th.
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