Lee Johnson confirms Elliot Embleton Sunderland contract talks in this positive update

Phil Smith
By Phil Smith
Published 24th Sep 2021, 16:00 BST
Updated 24th Sep 2021, 16:39 BST
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Lee Johnson believes there is a desire on all sides to secure a new long-term contract for Elliot Embleton.

Embleton has started every league game for Sunderland this season having returned from his hugely successful loan spell at Blackpool in the second half of the 2020/21 campaign.

The 22-year-old's current deal expires at the end of this season and Sunderland are eager to find a resolution as quickly as possible.

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Both Johnson and Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman have spoken of their desire to secure Embleton's long-term future, and the Black Cats head coach confirmed this afternoon that dialogue has begun.

Elliot Embleton has made a superb start to the season for SunderlandElliot Embleton has made a superb start to the season for Sunderland
Elliot Embleton has made a superb start to the season for Sunderland

Johnson is eager for Embleton to keep his focus on footballing matters, and is hopeful that the talks will proceed positively.

"It's definitely in hand." Johnson confirmed.

"We're in contact with the representatives.

"From my point of view I'm obviously keen to protect that player-coach relationship, and continuing to help and aid him playing as well as I can.

"I really enjoy working with him, the likes of Embo, McGeady, Gooch, Pritch, Leon, it's a real pleasure to watch these guys and the things they can do.

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