Transfer news: Ex-Sunderland player joins Man United on trial basis after summer release

Former Sunderland goalkeeper Jacob Carney has rejoined Manchester United on a trial basis.

The stopper signed for Sunderland last summer from Manchester United and was Tony Mowbray's third-choice goalkeeper during 2022-23 behind Anthony Patterson and Alex Bass.

However, Carney was released by Sunderland at the end of last season with the club promoting Adam Richardson from the under-21s team and signing Nathan Bishop, ironically from Manchester United once more.

Carney, 22, has rejoined Manchester United on a trial basis according to the Manchester Evening News and has reportedly impressed during his summer stint.

The stopper was named on the bench for the Manchester United under-21s game against Leeds on Friday night. Carney enjoyed loan spells with non-league sides Stocksbridge and Brighouse Town and Portadown during his first stint at Old Trafford.

The MEN state that Carney could re-sign for United on a free transfer after the exits of Bishop, David de Gea, Matej Kovar and Ondrej Mastny this summer.