Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Newcastle United are reportedly keen on signing Daniel Ballard from Sunderland.
According to a report from Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Newcastle United are plotting a move for 25-year-old Sunderland defender Daniel Ballard, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.
The Northern Ireland international is capable of operating as a central defender, and he will help them tighten up at the back. Ballard has shown his quality in the Championship and he has the ability to thrive in the Premier League as well.
The opportunity to play in the English top flight will be quite attractive for Daniel Ballard, and it remains to be seen whether Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Newcastle United can secure an agreement with Sunderland in the coming weeks.
All four clubs need a defender like Ballard
Aston Villa have looked quite vulnerable defensively, and they need to tighten up at the back if they want to secure European qualification for the next season. Daniel Ballard could prove to be a quality addition for them. The 25-year-old is at the peak of his powers, and he could make an instant impact for them.
Similarly, Crystal Palace have looked quite vulnerable defensively as well. They are yet to fill the void left by Joachim Andersen, and signing the 25-year-old would make a lot of sense. In addition, Crystal Palace are sweating over the future of Marc Guehi, a target for several top Premier League clubs.
Newcastle United need defensive reinforcements as well. The Magpies have endured multiple injury problems at the back and signing the 25-year-old will help them improve during the second half of the season. Newcastle United are quite impressive going forward, and they need to cut out their defensive mistakes now.
Similarly, Fulham need reinforcements to finish the season strongly. It will be interesting to see where the 25-year-old defender ends up. All four clubs will be attractive destinations for him, and he will hope to secure a move in the coming weeks.
The opportunity to showcase his qualities in the Premier League will be quite attractive for the player, and he will certainly hope that Sunderland can sanction his departure when the transfer window reopens in January.