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title: "Sunderland: Ben Alnwick set for Stadium of Light return"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ben Crump"
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published: "2020-06-24T19:40:51Z"
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# Sunderland: Ben Alnwick set for Stadium of Light return

**Former Sunderland keeper Ben Alnwick is reportedly set for a return to the Stadium of Light after spending 12 years away from the club.**

With the 2019/20 season finished for Phil Parkinson’s side, focus will now turn to next term as the Wearside club seek to return to the Championship after a second consecutive failure to gain promotion from League One.

Fresh on Parkinson’s agenda at the Stadium of Light is the renewal of some [existing player contracts](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-players-contract-out-summer-16424738) – one of those could have been Jon McLaughlin, [but he has now joined Rangers.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53155069)

A replacement for the Scottish goalkeeper is now likely to be Parkinson’s first port of call when the summer transfer window opens.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Alnwick began his professional career at the Stadium of Light before [moving on to join Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.transfermarkt.com/ben-alnwick/transfers/spieler/27036).

The 33-year-old, who has also appeared during his career for Peterborough United and [most recently Bolton Wanderers](https://www.transfermarkt.com/ben-alnwick/transfers/spieler/27036), is now on the club’s radar, according to journalist Alan Dixon.

> He’s one on the radar [https://t.co/Gr7yCZQ9hU](https://t.co/Gr7yCZQ9hU)
>
> — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) [June 23, 2020](https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko/status/1275447773303717890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Alnwick is now a [free agent](https://www.transfermarkt.com/ben-alnwick/profil/spieler/27036) and will be looking to find a new club this summer, with a potential return to Sunderland possibly on the agenda.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

Alnwick would be a good addition to Sunderland, although some fans of the club may be hoping for a younger ‘keeper who could provide a long-term option between the sticks.

One thing that is for sure, though, is that Parkinson needs to ensure that every transfer he makes is a good one if the Black Cats are to climb back up the leagues.

***Do you think Alnwick will be a good signing for Sunderland this summer? Let us know in the comments section below…***