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title: "Sunderland: Black Cats eye Ethan Galbraith"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-black-cats-ethan-galbraith-championship-lee-johnson-manchester-united-josh-scowen-max-power-grant-leadbitter/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Sunderland News"
published: "2021-06-26T13:15:25Z"
modified: "2021-06-26T13:15:25Z"
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# Sunderland: Black Cats eye Ethan Galbraith

**[As per The Sunderland Echo](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-keeping-tabs-on-manchester-united-midfielder-ethan-galbraith-ahead-of-midfield-revamp-3285326), the Black Cats are interested in signing Ethan Galbraith on loan this summer.**

### **The Lowdown: Sunderland need midfield reinforcements**

Sunderland missed out on promotion to the Championship last term via the play-offs, and will be hoping next year is finally their time to shine.

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However, during the off-season Grant Leadbitter, Josh Scowen and Max Power [all left the club](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-keeping-tabs-on-manchester-united-midfielder-ethan-galbraith-ahead-of-midfield-revamp-3285326), meaning they are in desperate need of midfield reinforcements.

### **The Latest: Galbraith on Johnson’s radar**

Now, it is being reported Lee Johnson and co are interested in signing Galbraith from Manchester United.

The Red Devils are reportedly prepared to let the 20-year-old leave on a temporary basis, but Sunderland will face competition from a number of Championship clubs, as well as their League One promotion rivals.

### **The Verdict: Interesting talent**

Clubs at Sunderland’s level must take advantage of the loan market, and Galbraith could be an interesting addition to the north-east outfit’s squad should they be able to capture his services.

Valued at £810,000 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ethan-galbraith/marktwertverlauf/spieler/433991)), he has extensive experience for United at youth level, and even has two caps for Northern Ireland.

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Former Northern Ireland U21 boss – and now manager of the senior side – Ian Baraclough showered Galbraith in praise in 2019 by comparing him to legendary Spanish duo Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta ([manutd.com](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/ethan-galbraith-praised-by-northern-ireland-manager-after-call-up)).

Of course, he is some way off that level, but he is clearly an exciting talent who could prove influential for Sunderland.

***In other news, [Sunderland have a bid rejected for this in-demand defender.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-transfer-rumours/sunderland-black-cats-dion-sanderson-wolves-lee-johnson-stadium-of-light/)***