Sunderland boss Alex Neil gives a Jack Diamond update amid League One transfer interest

Jack Diamond will be given a chance to impress at Sheffield Wednesday on Wednesday night as Sunderland continue to weigh up the best option for the next stage of his development.
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Diamond trained with the first-team group throughout pre-season but played regularly in an unfamiliar striking role, and missed out on the matchday squad for the first two league games of the season.

Fleetwood Town are interested in signing the 22-year-old on loan as they bid to make a significant improvement under new manager Scott Brown.

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Neil has previously said that the decision on whether Diamond goes out on loan (or permanently) will be guided in part by what incoming business Sunderland do before the window closes.

Sunderland winger Jack DiamondSunderland winger Jack Diamond
Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

And asked whether a decision had been made on Diamond's future yet or whether it will still under discussion, Neil said on Tuesday morning: "Jack is going to be involved on Wednesday night, which I think answers that question."

Harrogate Town had been keen to bring back Diamond after his two successful loans there, but boss Simon Weaver said it was unlikely.

“I would say Jack Diamond coming back is unlikely now, but we really did try,” Weaver told the Harrogate Advertiser.

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“We had a good go at getting him back here again. We’ve tried to sign him on a permanent deal but got knocked back.

“We've tried, but Sunderland own Jack, he is their player and we have to respect that.

"With regard to the loan, they've said to us that they want to see the lad tested at League One level now that they have gone up to the Championship.”