Callum Styles update as Sunderland weigh up transfer call after Barnsley deal
Sunderland have an option to sign Barnsley’s Callum Styles on a permanent transfer this summer.
Callum Styles has confirmed he’ll play at this summer’s European Championships for Hungary after suffering a minor injury setback.
Sunderland have an option to sign the 24-year-old permanently this summer from Barnsley, after he made 12 Championship appearances for the Black Cats on loan during the 2023/24 season.
Styles has played 22 times for Hungary, qualifying to play for the country where his mum was born, and was named in their 26-man squad for the Euros last month. The versatile midfielder then picked up an injury and was substituted during a friendly win over Israel last week, but has eased concerns ahead of the tournament.
Styles posted on Instagram: “Good preparation. Thankfully the injury is not serious. See you in Germany. Go Hungary.”
Hungary have been placed in Group A alongside hosts Germany, Scotland and Switzerland, with their first match coming against the Swiss on Saturday, June 17.
Despite predominantly playing as a full-back or wing-back for Sunderland, Styles has regularly played in central midfield for Hungary. The 24-year-old was asked about his club and international aspirations during May’s issue of FourFourTwo, including his spell on Wearside. “We’ve gone through two managers this season so it’s been a rocky road,” he replied. “But after nine or 10 matches I started to enjoy my time and the supporters are so passionate. It’s a top club.”
Asked about his future and what’s next, he added: “I haven’t really thought about it, as I’ve been focusing on playing. Sunderland have Premier League ambitions so I’d love to stay longer, but there are lots of factors that could result in different scenarios. We’ll see.
“I just want to play some minutes at the Euros. The main aim is to get out of the group, as that’s when the real games start to happen.”