Former Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole says he "will be gutted" if Dan Neil leaves the club. Neil came through the Black Cats academy and played a big part in Sunderland's rise to the Premier League, featuring for the side in League One and the Championship.
Former Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole says he "will be gutted" if Dan Neil leaves the club.
Neil came through the Black Cats academy and played a big part in Sunderland's rise to the Premier League, featuring for the side in League One and the Championship.
However, the 24-year-old midfielder's contract is up in the summer and he has made only three substitute appearances for Regis le Bris' side this season.
Cattermole said: "If he does leave, I will be gutted that he hasn't had the chance to show himself because people write people off before they have even had a chance to kick the ball.
"I think he would have been expecting to have a start, especially with Afcon and us losing players.
"The speculation is definitely there. I believe he wants to be and should be playing football at his age."
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