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title: "Sunderland: Johnson eyeing swoop for Alex Pritchard"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-johnson-eyeing-swoop-for-alex-pritchard/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "League One News"
published: "2021-07-06T19:35:10Z"
modified: "2021-07-06T19:35:10Z"
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# Sunderland: Johnson eyeing swoop for Alex Pritchard

**Sunderland are reportedly interested in signing former Huddersfield Town midfielder Alex Pritchard during the summer transfer window.**

### The Lowdown: Johnson eyes up signings

The Black Cats narrowly missed out on a return to the Championship last season, losing to Lincoln City in the League One playoff semi-finals.

Lee Johnson’s side may be one of the favourites for promotion in 2021/22, but the manager will be aware that reinforcements could be needed.

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### The Latest: Sunderland keen on Pritchard

According to [*Football League World*](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/sources-sunderland-join-birmingham-city-with-interest-in-free-agent/), Sunderland have joined the race to sign Pritchard this summer, with the 28-year-old currently a free agent.

The midfielder spent last season at Huddersfield, but was limited to only [six starts](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/107848/Show/Alex-Pritchard) and a total of 18 appearances in the Championship.

Birmingham City are also mentioned as a potential suitor for Pritchard, who will be available on a free transfer.

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### The Verdict: Experienced addition

Pritchard could be a shrewd addition by Sunderland, given the wealth of experience he possesses, not to mention being [hailed](https://readnorwich.com/2017/05/03/irvine-heaps-praise-on-alex-pritchard/) as ‘vert talented’ by former Norwich City caretaker manager Alan Irvine.

Granted, he has struggled for playing time recently – [injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alex-pritchard/verletzungen/spieler/200777) haven’t helped – but he has made [48 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alex-pritchard/alletore/spieler/200777) in the Premier League, as well as 125 in the Championship.

That suggests he could star in League One, coming in and making a noticeable difference for the Black Cats, hopefully over a number of years.

***In other news, some Sunderland fans are delighted with the departure of one player. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-afc-news/sunderland-the-black-cats-george-dobson-josh-scowen-max-power-charlton-stadium-of-light/).***