Everton and Southampton are among the clubs reportedly interested in Josh Maja of Sunderland
Sunderland owner Stewart Donald has given an update on the contract situation of reported Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton target Josh Maja on Twitter.
According to The Northern Echo, Everton, Tottenham, Southampton, Manchester City, Middlesbrough and Millwall all are interested in signing Maja from the Black Cats in the January transfer window.
The 20-year-old forward is out of contract at League One club Sunderland at the end of the season.
The Chronicle recently quoted Sunderland manager Jack Ross as saying the youngster has been given until today to give his response to a contract offer from the club.
Sunderland owner Donald has given an update on the current situation on Maja on Twitter.
Leaving Sunderland
If Maja is not willing to sign a new contract, then from a business point of view it does make sense for Sunderland to sell the forward in the January transfer window.
However, the 20-year-old is a key figure in Ross’s team, and the Black Cats will be losing a quality footballer if he leaves.
The young forward has scored 14 goals in 21 League One starts for Sunderland so far this season, according to WhoScored.
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