According to Guardian Sport writer Ed Aarons, Manchester City, Huddersfield and Crystal Palace are all interested in signing Sunderland top-scorer Josh Maja after his agent tells the player to snub a new contract.
This afternoon, Sunderland owner Stewart Donald has tweeted an interesting update from his account about the current situation, regarding Josh Maja:
@SunderlandAFC Josh Maja update. Yesterday Josh asked to see Jack to say he will sign. Today I got a call from Sky TV saying he won’t sign. Josh advised his agent has said don’t sign but no courtesy to tell the club – Also we offered what the agent indicated!!! Busy January ahead
— stewart donald (@stewartdonald3) January 4, 2019
Maja has been in brilliant form for Sunderland this season, scoring 14 goals in 23 games in League One this season – and is beginning to attract interest from both the Premier League and overseas as a result of his goalscoring form for the Black Cats.
The 20-year-old looks to be a really exciting young prospect and would certainly be a great addition to Huddersfield Town, who appear to be severely lacking in goals in the Premier League this season.
If a Premier League club is to come calling, it may be unlikely that Sunderland will be able to hold onto one of their most prized assets – and if he has turned down the option to extend his contract, Sunderland may be keen to cash in on the striker as quickly as possible.
It’s going to be a nervous few weeks for Sunderland fans, that’s for sure.
