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Florent Ghisolfi has already laid out Matty Young plan amid reported Liverpool transfer interest

Sunderland have already made their long-term intentions clear for Matty Young amid reported interest from Liverpool

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Florent Ghisolfi has already laid out Matty Young plan amid reported Liverpool transfer interest
Key Things to Know
  • Sunderland have established a clear long-term plan for Matty Young despite reported transfer interest from Liverpool.
  • Liverpool are reportedly monitoring the 19-year-old goalkeeper during his loan spell at Huddersfield Town.
  • Young committed his long-term future to Sunderland by signing a contract extension through 2030 in May.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi has established a clear long-term development pathway for Matty Young amid reported transfer interest from Liverpool. Journalist Alan Nixon reported that Liverpool are monitoring the 19-year-old goalkeeper during his loan spell at Huddersfield Town, viewing him as a potential future number one.

Sunderland secured their stance in May when Young signed a new contract running until 2030. The Black Cats arranged his season-long loan move to Huddersfield in League One following previous spells with Salford City, intending to prepare him for their senior squad.

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