Sunderland defender Zak Johnson has a clear idea bout his future during the 2024-25 season.
The 19-year-old England youth international defender spent time on loan at Hartlepool United and Dundalk in Ireland last season,
Johnson has now returned to Sunderland from Dundalk and formed part of Régis Le Bris first team squad against Blackpool on Saturday afternoon after the recent injury to Dan Ballard. Johnson replaced Aji Alese at half-time against the Tangerines after the ex-West Ham man picked up a slight knock.