Football Fancast, a soccer specialist, said on the 22nd (Korean time), borrowing from a report by British Football Insider, "Sunderland wants Baek Seung-ho, a versatile player." According to reports, Sunderland also sought to sign Baek Seung-ho in the winter transfer market last January. However, he lost the recruitment battle with Birmingham. The media explained, "Sunderland had talks with Korea's Baek Seung-ho last winter about a potential transfer. However, Baek Seung-ho chose to move to Birmingham."
A humiliating situation for Sunderland. However, after three months, Baek Seung-ho's transfer rumors arose again. There is a reason. Currently, Sunderland has interim manager Mike Dodds in charge of the team, and he plans to bring in a new manager and strengthen his team to challenge for a higher ranking next season. It is reported that there is interest in Baek Seung-ho, defender Amani Richards (Leicester City), and goalkeeper Sam Tickle (Wigan Athletic).
The media emphasized about Baek Seung-ho, "Baek Seung-ho is a player who can shine in various midfield positions, which is a very valuable asset for coaches. He could be a strong option for Sunderland this summer."
It could also be a good transfer for Baek Seung-ho. This is because Birmingham, where Baek Seung-ho currently plays, is in danger of relegation. This season, Birmingham remains in 22nd place in the league with 12 wins, 10 draws, and 22 losses (46 points). A total of 24 teams compete in the championship, and the teams ranked 22nd to 24th are relegated to League 1 (Division 3). Birmingham was in great danger. The rankings are tight, so they can escape the relegation zone at any time, but other teams are also playing desperately in every game to stay. It is truly a series of bloody battles.
Even in Birmingham's slump, Baek Seung-ho is leaving a good report card. He has appeared in 16 league games this season and is leading the team. Although he failed to increase his attack points, he contributed by playing as a defensive or central midfielder. In the previous match against Rotherham, Baek Seung-ho showed a stable performance by making two tackles, two clearances, and winning one aerial duel. He also made one key pass. Football statistics media Footmob also gave Baek Seung-ho a good rating of 7.3.
On the other hand, Sunderland ranked 13th in the league with 16 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses (56 points). We are well out of the relegation zone. Even if Birmingham falls to the third division, if Sunderland steps forward to recruit Baek Seung-ho, Baek Seung-ho can continue to play in the Championship. Also, Sunderland is considered a popular team with many fans. This is another advantage unique to Sunderland.
The media said, “Sunderland will want to be in a more stable position,” and added, “Whoever the next head coach is, they will want to recruit a player who fits their play style. Recently, there has been a lot of talk of players wanting to transfer to Sunderland.”
He predicted, "Sunderland wants to recruit Birmingham midfielder Baek Seung-ho. Although Baek Seung-ho headed to Birmingham last January, Sunderland is planning to recruit Baek Seung-ho after the end of this season."
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