Jermain Defoe expresses desire to become the next manager of Sunderland – Paper Talk | Football News

Jermain Defoe, the former Sunderland striker, is eyeing a return to Wearside, but this time as the manager. Defoe, currently serving as the Tottenham U18 coach, is reportedly ready to leave his coaching role and take on the challenge of leading Sunderland. With a backroom team already lined up, Defoe is keen on the opportunity to manage the club where he enjoyed success as a player.

In other news, Jurgen Klopp has called for fans of Manchester United and Liverpool to show respect and refrain from tragedy chanting ahead of their upcoming match. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim’s future at Sporting Lisbon remains uncertain as he hesitates to commit beyond this summer, with rumors linking him to succeed Klopp at Liverpool.

Newcastle is in pursuit of Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly, but negotiations are still ongoing, with intermediary fees posing a potential obstacle. On the legal front, Chris Smalling is reportedly suing his wealth managers for £750,000 over alleged failure to disclose fees that could have cost him millions.

Additionally, Newcastle has informed several academy players, including Michael Ndiweni and Amadou Diallo, that they will be released this summer. In a shocking incident, Penarol defender Maximiliano Olivera suffered a severe injury after being struck by a stone thrown from the crowd during a Copa Libertadores match.

Lastly, Southampton manager Russell Martin believes that director of football Jason Wilcox is likely to make a move to Manchester United, further adding to the ongoing developments in the football world.