Sunderland Defender Pulls Out Of Blackburn Rovers Switch

Danny Batth is happy to stay at Sunderland and fight for a place in the team after pulling out of a deal to move to Blackburn Rovers, according to journalist Alan Nixon.

The 32-year-old centre-back was expected to move to Blackburn ahead of the end of the summer window next week.

The two clubs had sorted out an agreement that would have seen the defender move to Blackburn on a free transfer.

Batth also had an agreement in place with Blackburn over a two-year deal and was prepared to move to Ewood Park.

However, the defender has been left annoyed by Blackburn dithering over completing the transfer over the last few days.

The veteran centre-back has grown tired of waiting for Blackburn and has pulled out of a deal to join the club.

He has also been left boosted by the fan support he has received from the Sunderland faithful over the last few days.

Batth is now happy to stay at Sunderland and is prepared to fight for a place in Tony Mowbray’s team this season.

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I Have To Be – Tony Mowbray Addresses Sunderland’s Striker Hunt

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray has conceded that the club’s pursuit of a striker has been frustrating this summer but he is confident that he will get someone by the end of the window.

The Black Cats have signed seven new players this summer to refresh the squad that lost in the playoff semi-finals last season.

 

Mowbray has been insistent about adding another striker to his squad and the club have been searching for a suitable player for several weeks, but no deal is imminent.

 

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The Sunderland boss has been clear about bringing in a new forward but conceded that there is a sense of frustration behind the scenes due to their inability to get a new forward in.

He admitted that the club are now in a race against time and money but he is hopeful that a new striker will be signed before the window closes next week.

Mowbray said in a press conference: “We’re working hard behind the scenes.

 

“We’re all frustrated.

“There are several things on the cusp.

“It’s time against money.

“I have to be confident we’ll have someone in before the window closes.”

 

Sunderland are working on several targets but for the moment no deal is imminent.