‘A bright spark in a dull team:’ The rise of the Blackpool youngster hotly anticipated by many following loan spells with likes of Tranmere Rovers, Scunthorpe and Chester
The 21-year-old has only featured five times for the Seasiders first-team, but has amassed 81 senior appearances in total through various loan spells.
Apter’s most recent stint away from Bloomfield Road was with Tranmere Rovers, as he enjoyed his most successful year to date.
The midfielder scored 13 goals and provided six assists in 40 games for the Birkenhead club, with his performances seeing him named as League Two Young Player of the Season.
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After becoming a first-team regular at Sunderland 18 months ago, the 22-year-old full-back has unsurprisingly attracted interest from top-flight clubs. Hume has talked about his desire to play in the Premier League but stressed he’s very happy on Wearside and in no rush to leave. He’s also under contract until 2027.Photo: Frank Reid
O’Nien, 29, is heading into his seventh season at Sunderland and remains a key player after making 265 appearances for the club. An injury to Dan Ballard will only increase O’Nien’s importance as the Black Cats head into the 2024/25 campaign.Photo: Frank Reid
With Ballard set to miss the start of the season due to a knee injury, Alese appears likely to start the season as Sunderland’s left-sided centre-back. The 23-year-old impressed at the end of last season after a difficult campaign due to injury setbacks.Photo: Frank Reid
Football Insider report the Seasiders have taken former Tottenham Hotspur youngster on trial, with the 27-year-old linking up with Neil Critchley’s side for pre-season training at Squires Gate.
Onomah has been out of football for the past year after failing to agree an extended deal with North End.
