Dan Neil to benefit the most from Jordan Henderson transfer at Sunderland
Jordan Henderson could make an emotional return to Sunderland now that they have sealed their spot back in the Premier League.
This summer is going to be crucial for Sunderland as they prepare for life back in the promised land, and recruitment is going to be vital.
With the likes of Eliezer Mayenda and Jobe Bellingham already linked with moves away from the Stadium of Light, it is shaping up to be an interesting summer period.
With that said, the Black Cats will undoubtedly be looking to add some experience to their ranks, and it will serve as a benefit in more ways than one.
Henderson return could bring the best out of Dan Neil
Throughout the 49 Championship fixtures in the season just gone, Dan Neil started almost all of them, and very rarely put a foot wrong.
Neil had a slow start to the campaign, but very quickly picked up and started to grow as one of the best midfielders in the division.
| 2024/25 | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
| Henderson | 28 | 1 | 4 | 1872 |
However, still just 23 years old, he has a lot to learn, and the best way to do that is to play alongside players who have seen everything there is to see in football, and that is where Henderson comes in.
The well-decorated England international has been linked with a move back to Sunderland, and if a deal can be reached, his experience would work wonders in the development of Neil, but also the likes of Nectar Triantis, Chris Rigg and Harrison Jones, who are all likely to be around the squad next season.
Sunderland must recruit well this summer
Sunderland’s recruitment has brought them here, but the biggest test yet awaits them ahead of their first Premier League campaign since 2017.
The Black Cats need to get the big calls right this summer and ensure that the squad has a healthy blend of youth and experience to be able to compete.
These next few months are going to be exciting, with plenty of activity expected on Wearside.