Carlton Palmer gives FLW his verdict on Stoke City’s pursuit of Sunderland’s Lynden Gooch
A number of Championship clubs are eyeing a potential move for Sunderland’s Lynden Gooch.
According to Sports Illustrated, Stoke City, Preston North End and QPR are all targeting the 27-year-old.
Alex Neil in particular is hoping to reunite with the player he once managed during his time at the Stadium of Light.
Gooch is Sunderland’s current longest serving player having been with the club since he was 16.
The versatile player has made over 250 appearances for the club during his time with the Black Cats.
Should Stoke City pursue a move for Lynden Gooch?
Carlton Palmer believes that Sunderland should look to renew the contract of the US international.
The former midfielder has praised Gooch’s versatility and has claimed that he will have no shortage of offers if he did leave Sunderland, but that he could still be very useful to Tony Mowbray’s squad going forward.
“Stoke City, Preston North End, QPR are amongst the clubs looking at a possible move for Sunderland’s Lynden Gooch,” Palmer told Football League World.
“Alex Neil knows all about Gooch from his time as manager at Sunderland.
“It has been reported that Sunderland want to offer him a new contract when his contract expires next summer.
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