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Luke O’Nien of Sunderland<\/p>\nSunderland transfer news as long-serving star attracts interestLuke O’Nien of Sunderland<\/p>\n
Iconic Sunderland defender Luke O\u2019Nien is being tipped to leave the club next month with clubs alerted to a possible loan deal.<\/p>\n
Championship trio Birmingham, West Brom and Coventry are said to be monitoring the long-serving star’s situation.<\/p>\n
With the January transfer window now in full swing, plenty of players have already seen their immediate futures discussed ahead of a crucial second half of the season.<\/p>\n
O\u2019Nien, a utility man capable of playing anywhere across the back line, is a veteran who has enjoyed excellent stints in both the Championship and League One.<\/p>\n
The 31-year-old has become part of the furniture at the Stadium of Light since initially joining the North East outfit in the summer of 2018 under the management of Jack Ross.<\/p>\n
He eventually became a key influence both on and off the pitch as the Wearside club enjoyed a rebirth of sorts, which culminated in a dramatic 2-1 success over Sheffield United in last season\u2019s play-off final at Wembley Stadium.<\/p>\n
Ironically, O\u2019Nien dislocated his shoulder in the opening minutes of that match and has appeared just for a few minutes this season in the Premier League. He was a late substitute against Liverpool at Anfield and again away to Manchester City, only to be sent off for a late tackle.<\/p>\n
However, it has now emerged that former Wycombe Wanderers man could leave the club on an initial loan basis in the coming weeks, a development which should have a whole host of Championship sides on red alert.<\/p>\n