The Championship duo, Middlesbrough and Millwall, are said to be keen on the Sunderland goalkeeper.
Some Sunderland supporters fear Jon McLaughlin could leave them amid reports linking the Scotland goalkeeper with Middlesbrough and Millwall.
McLaughlin, a free signing from Hearts a year ago, impressed in his first season at Sunderland, leading to Championship sides Middlesbrough and Millwall being credited with an interest.
Middlesbrough are said to be looking at the 31-year-old as a potential Darren Randolph replacement (Teamtalk), while it is claimed that Millwall are ready to offer £1 million for him (Sun on Sunday).
According to the latter publication, Sunderland want £5m to part with McLaughlin, who is in the final year of his contract at the Stadium of Light.
But after their side signed the Coventry City number one, Lee Burge, on Wednesday, the following Mackems fans – including their former striker, Stephen Elliott – are growing concerned.
As it stands, Burge will compete with McLaughlin to be Sunderland’s first choice, after Robbin Ruiter left to join PSV Eindhoven at the end of his deal.
Burge became the Mackems’ second summer recruit, after the Millwall right-back, Conor McLaughlin, arrived earlier in the week.
Could Sunderland lose McLaughlin with Middlesbrough and Millwall said to be circling?
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