Having not kicked a ball for Sunderland following his high-profile move from Liverpool in January, Jayden Danns' future is uncertain. The 19-year-old is expected to be part of Arne Slot’s pre-season squad this summer - but a loan move away from Anfield is still on the cards for the 2025/26 campaign.
[Sunderland](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/sunderland-afc) won the race to sign Danns on loan ahead of several Championship rivals on deadline day and probably wished they hadn’t. The move hit an unexpected hurdle during his medical. A back issue was discovered, despite the youngster showing no symptoms at the time. Following discussions between all parties, it was agreed to go through with the deal, with the hope that a period of rest and rehabilitation would allow Danns to recover in time to feature on Wearside.
That proved futile as the teenager didn’t recover in time to play any part in Sunderland’s regular or play-off campaign and returned to Liverpool to recover. Now, according to a report from The Mail, the forward has been a regular at the AXA Training Centre as he continues his recovery from injury. Liverpool staff have been impressed with his dedication and professionalism during his rehabilitation, with the striker determined to make an impression.
Danns enjoyed a breakthrough moment last season under Jürgen Klopp, featuring in the Reds’ senior squad with the academy graduate’s quick feet and eye for goal making him one of the most talked-about young talents at the club. Despite his expected involvement in the club’s upcoming pre-season tour of Asia, a loan exit this summer is still described as “likely.”
Whether [Sunderland will be back in for him](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/sunderland-afc-transfer-news) is not known but they have been bitten once and may not want to be bitten again.