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title: "Sunderland: Fans issue angry response to 16 y/o’s Man United talks"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-fans-issue-angry-response-to-16-y-os-man-united-talks/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ben Crump"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2020-05-04T15:50:00Z"
modified: "2020-05-07T14:48:08Z"
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# Sunderland: Fans issue angry response to 16 y/o’s Man United talks

**Sunderland fans have reacted to a [recent report claiming](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/manchester-united-close-swoop-another-sunderlands-brightest-academy-prospects-2840988) young academy talent Joe Hugill is set to join Premier League side Manchester United.**

16-year-old Hugill has been impressing over the last few years in the Black Cats’ academy, and his form has continued this season, [being handed a chance to feature for the club’s U23 side.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-hugill/profil/spieler/726859)

Having developed at a fast rate, the young striker has gained interest from a number of clubs, including Man United, [who are now said to have won the race for his signature.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/manchester-united-close-swoop-another-sunderlands-brightest-academy-prospects-2840988)

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Hugill is unable to sign a professional contract until he turns 17 later this year, meaning he is free to make a switch to Old Trafford.

[Sunderland Echo](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/manchester-united-close-swoop-another-sunderlands-brightest-academy-prospects-2840988) report that both Sunderland and officials from the Premier League side have agreed a compensation package and that a deal is expected to be announced soon.

Hugill will be the second player to join United from the Wearside club in 2020, following 16-year-old [Logan Pye](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/logan-pye/profil/spieler/609884), who made the switch earlier this year.

For Sunderland fans, Hugill’s expected move to the Red Devils is just another one of a number of talents to leave the club, with [Sam Greenwood](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sam-greenwood/profil/spieler/532178) (Arsenal), [Luca Stephenson](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/luca-stephenson/profil/spieler/734424) (Liverpool) and [Luke Hewitson](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/luke-hewitson/profil/spieler/732110) (Liverpool), all moving on also.

Reacting to the news via former player Gordon Armstrong, who tweeted the news, fans gave an angry response…

> If this is correct from ⁦[@SunderlandEcho](https://twitter.com/SunderlandEcho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)⁩ about Safc selling yet more u16 players this time Joe Hugill a very exciting young striker who while still at school,has scored goals in our u23 team, being sold to Man Utd, questions need to be asked of our club # what is going on. [pic.twitter.com/VTscyDWdnI](https://t.co/VTscyDWdnI)
>
> — Gordon Armstrong (@GordonIanArmst1) [May 3, 2020](https://twitter.com/GordonIanArmst1/status/1257059575360114688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We need these cowboys out of the club Gordon. Chancers, wringing every last penny out of the club before selling it on.\
> Lowest spell in the clubs history by a country mile. Heartbreaking and vexing at the state and depths we are in, with yet more chancers circling!
>
> — Roy (@SAFC\_SR7) [May 3, 2020](https://twitter.com/SAFC_SR7/status/1257075960555491329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> It is disgusting Gordon. The sooner these band of crooks are away from this club the better
>
> — TWANGMACKEM8258™️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇧🇦 (@twangmackem) [May 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/twangmackem/status/1257168825755340801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Have to be honest, Gordon… I am not sure we have hit our low yet. Trying to be optimistic but stuff like this has me concerned in the long-term and short-term about our finances and plans
>
> — Gary Craggs (@CraggsSpeaks) [May 3, 2020](https://twitter.com/CraggsSpeaks/status/1257064755111563265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> This man in charge of our club does not understand football at all and doesn’t see the long term picture
>
> — The Hidden Den (@TheHiddenDen1) [May 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/TheHiddenDen1/status/1257201083493089286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> It’s a joke Gordon, basically been robbed of seeing the next generation play for us because of the owners’ short term greed
>
> — David Hindmarsh #DonaldOut (@DavidHindmarsh7) [May 3, 2020](https://twitter.com/DavidHindmarsh7/status/1257062239569432576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Nothing they can realistically do to stop it is there?
>
> — Shaun (@Shaun\_XL5) [May 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/Shaun_XL5/status/1257213488906280961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> If hes good enough to go in there development hes good enough for 1st team at sunderland
>
> — david craine (@davidcraine73) [May 3, 2020](https://twitter.com/davidcraine73/status/1257075912316784645?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Our club has died under SD. RIP Safc 😥
>
> — G.crighton@yahoo.co.uk (@Gcrightonyahoo2) [May 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/Gcrightonyahoo2/status/1257125215554895878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Let us know what you think of Hugill’s expected departure to Man United below in our comments section…***