Highly rated Liverpool teenager Jayden Danns has joined Sunderland on loan until the end of the season, although he won’t link up with the Championship side immediately.
The Wearsiders announced the arrival of the striker this lunchtime but also revealed a back injury identified during the medical means Danns will return to his parent club for the first stage of the recovery process.
Danns, 19, signed a new, long-term contract with Liverpool on Monday before being sent out on loan.
We are delighted to announce the loan signing of Jayden Danns from @LFC! ✍️
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) February 4, 2025
Sunderland director of football Kristjaan Speakman said: “Jayden is an extremely talented player, who fits the profile we were searching for. His availability was always going to be determined late in the window due to Liverpool’s schedule and the demand for him was high, so we worked extremely hard to secure the player.
“It’s unfortunate that the medical process highlighted an issue that ultimately requires Jayden to take a period of rest. Despite this, he remained highly motivated to come to Sunderland and as such we agreed to collaborate with Liverpool to ensure there is an opportunity for him to join us at a later date.
“We remain excited by the prospect of working with him and look forward to supporting him throughout the upcoming period.”
Danns excited at working with ‘incredible’ Sunderland
Danns has scored three goals in nine senior appearances for Liverpool and is excited at the chance to move to the Stadium of Light.
He said: “This is my first loan move and a chance to prove myself, so I’m very appreciative of the opportunity and I’m grateful to the club for placing their faith in me.
“I’ve done my research and the team is incredible, so this feels like the right step. I’m disappointed that I will be unable to do that straightaway, but I’m proud to have joined the club and I will work hard throughout this period to ensure I can return to action and play my part.”
Sunderland are fourth in the Championship after winning 3-2 at Middlesbrough last night.
