Sunderland are interested in Finland’s Matias Siltanen, who is valued at £2.5 million, as Kristjaan Speakman looks for his next diamond.
According to ontheminute.com, Sunderland is keeping tabs on highly rated Finnish midfielder Matias Siltanen.
The 18-year-old, who now plays for Swedish club Djurgarden, has emerged as one of Scandinavia’s most promising young players, attracting interest from all around the continent after a string of brilliant performances this season. According to Ontheminute, the Black Cats, led by sporting director Kristjaan Speakman, have entered the fray, adding to a growing roster of supporters.
Previous claims from German site RTL have said that Leicester City, Bournemouth, Manchester City, Rennes, PAOK, and two unnamed Bundesliga clubs are interested in the midfielder, who made his senior debut at the age of 15 while playing for Finnish club KuPS.
Siltanen, named by The Guardian as one of the top 60 footballers born in 2007, has a contract with Djurgarden until 2028 and is valued at over €3 million (£2.5 million).
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Sunderland defender Jenson Seelt thinks a loan move is “an option” as the Black Cats restructure their backline for Premier League football – but he insists he’ll be ready if Régis Le Bris needs him on the first day.
The 22-year-old has appeared in preseason after missing the entire senior 2024-25 season with a major knee injury. While Sunderland are expected to bring in top-level defensive reinforcements before the transfer window closes, Seelt has quietly impressed alongside Dan Ballard, demonstrating composure and improved physicality following a lengthy absence, despite the Black Cats losing 3-0 to Hearts on Saturday.
Speaking after Saturday’s 3-0 loss to Hearts, the Dutch centre-back discussed the potential of a loan move, but was keen to emphasise that his main priority is to play football regularly and prove his health after a year of uncertainty.
“Yes, that is an option.” “We don’t know that yet,” Seelt remarked about a possible loan. “For me, the most important thing is to gain consistent play time and play a lot of games after a year out with an injury. We’ll see what is the finest choice in there.”
Seelt’s attitude and professionalism during pre-season have been quietly acknowledged within the club, and he confesses he’s simply relishing being back on the field, regardless of what happens next. “I’m simply loving it right now. “I also need to be realistic,” he said.
Seelt went on to say, “They’re most likely going to bring in some new players as well. I’m feeling extremely fantastic right now. Let’s see what happens. I simply strive to do my best. If I have to attend the first game, I will do so.”
Sunderland’s preseason campaign continues on Tuesday night with a trip to Hull City, followed by games against Real Betis, Rayo Vallecano, and Augsburg. The Premier League resumes to the Stadium of Light on Friday, August 16, with West Ham United visiting Wearside.
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