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Liverpool forward Jayden Danns signs new contract before Sunderland loan move

Liverpool youngster Jayden Danns has signed a new long-term contract with the club before securing a loan move to Championship promotion hopefuls Sunderland.

Danns, 19, is currently recovering from a back injury and will initially remain at Liverpool’s training ground to complete his rehabilitation.

Once fully fit, he is set to join Sunderland for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.

The Black Cats confirmed that the issue was identified during his pre-transfer medical but were satisfied with the plan for his recovery.

Sunderland, currently fourth in the Championship, had been among the early pace-setters before a winless November saw them drop slightly.

However, they remain just three points off an automatic promotion spot, boasting a competitive goal difference.

The paperwork for Danns’ loan move was completed before Monday night’s 11 p.m. transfer deadline, though the deal was only officially announced on Tuesday lunchtime.

Kristjaan Speakman commented: “Jayden is an extremely talented player, who fits the profile we were searching for.

“His availability was always going to be determined late in the window due to Liverpool’s schedule and the demand for him was high, so we worked extremely hard to secure the player.

“It’s unfortunate that the medical process highlighted an issue that ultimately requires Jayden to take a period of rest.

“Despite this, he remained highly motivated to come to Sunderland and as such we agreed to collaborate with Liverpool to ensure there is an opportunity for him to join us at a later date.

“We remain excited by the prospect of working with him and look forward to supporting him throughout the upcoming period.”

Jayden Danns added: “This is my first loan move and a chance to prove myself, so I’m very appreciative of the opportunity and I’m grateful to the Club for placing their faith in me.

“I’ve done my research and the team is incredible, so this feels like the right step.

“I’m disappointed that I will be unable to do that straightaway, but I’m proud to have joined the Club and I will work hard throughout this period to ensure I can return to action and play my part.”

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Joseph Agbobli
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