Report: Sunderland want to sign Sheffield United’s Ben Heneghan

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Sunderland are reportedly keen on Sheffield United defender Ben Heneghan.

According to Sky Sports, Sunderland are interested in snapping up Sheffield United defender Ben Heneghan, who is currently out on loan at Blackpool.

Heneghan, 25, impressed in Scotland with Motherwell, earning himself a big move to Sheffield United in 2017, but he struggled for playing time at Bramall Lane, making just one appearance for the Blades.

This term, the 6ft 5in centre back has headed out on loan to Blackpool, where he has played 28 games and even featured against Sunderland on New Year’s Day.

Now, Sky Sports believe that Sunderland are keen to sign Heneghan, which would require Sheffield United to recall him from his time at Blackpool in order to sell him on.

Blackburn Rovers are also thought to be keen, with Sunderland looking to beat the Championship club to his signature during this month’s transfer window.

The Black Cats are looking for another defender to boost their promotion bid, and after links to Celtic’s Jack Hendry, Heneghan appears to be emerging as the new target for boss Jack Ross.

Ross will no doubt know plenty about Heneghan from his time in Scotland, and may hope that he can compete with the likes of Jack Baldwin and Tom Flanagan at the Stadium of Light.

Intriguingly, this isn’t the first time Heneghan has been linked with Sunderland. As reported by The Chronicle in 2017, Simon Grayson wanted to lure him from Motherwell to Wearside, before losing out to Sheffield United.