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title: "Sunderland: Newcastle United show interest in Black Cats youngster Daniel Neil"
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author: "Ben Crump"
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published: "2020-07-24T18:30:14Z"
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# Sunderland: Newcastle United show interest in Black Cats youngster Daniel Neil

**Sunderland are bracing themselves for a Premier League battle which includes [Newcastle United](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-face-battle-keep-dan-18643387) as the race to sign Daniel Neil intensifies.**

Phil Parkinson’s Black Cats side suffered a second consecutive failure to gain promotion from League One this year and current owner Stewart Donald is [eager to sell the Wearside club](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stewart-donald-must-follow-sir-18644462).

Aside from the first team’s troubles, Sunderland’s Academy of Light is experiencing similar problems with a whole [host of young players having left the club](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-struggling-retain-brightest-young-17710963) and academy manager Paul Reid being released.

Another potential departure from the club to follow others out of the academy is Neil, having gained interest from the likes of [Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers of late.](https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-leeds-united-make-approach-to-sign-sunderland/)

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

Neil, who has made just [one senior appearance](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/daniel-neill/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/570336/plus/0/saison/2018/wettbewerb/GBFL/verein/289), is reportedly now a target for rivals Newcastle United, who are [reportedly](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-face-battle-keep-dan-18643387) keen to battle both Leeds and Wolves this summer.

A report from [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-leeds-united-make-approach-to-sign-sunderland/) claimed that the youngster will be available for a six-figure transfer fee which would hand the Wearsiders compensation for his training and development costs.

Newcastle, like Sunderland, have a rather uncertain summer, with takeover talk [continuing for months](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/everything-we-know-about-newcastle-united-takeover-saudi-states-orlegi-sports-201920-timeline-974814) but [no sign of a conclusion](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/newcastle-united-sale-latest-premier-league-saudi-arabia-mike-ashley-a9635576.html) as to whether it will go through.

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

Whilst losing Neil will be a big blow for Sunderland and a reminder of the club’s continuing problems, losing him to rivals Newcastle could be seen by some fans as a new low.

The youngster may be a relatively unknown quantity and unproven but, with Leeds and Wolves showing interest, his talents have certainly caught the eye of several top-flight suitors.

If he were to subsequently flourish at Newcastle, Sunderland fans would no doubt look at the youngster as one who got away.

***Which club do you think Neil will join? Let us know in the comments section below…***