According to Sky Sports, Sunderland have made an enquiry about defender Jack Baldwin, who is the skipper of League One rival Peterborough United.

What’s the Story?

Sunderland are making enquiries into the availability of the defender, after Chairman Stewart Donald revealed on Twitter that he was hoping to name four new signings for the Black Cats in the coming weeks.

The Wearside club do face competition if they want to sign the defender, with Bolton Wanderers thought to be trying to tie up a deal for Baldwin. Peterborough United, though, will likely try and fight off interest to keep hold of their man.

Would Jack Baldwin be the right fit for Sunderland?

Baldwin would come to the club with precious League One experience, and will understand the level well. He would also bring valuable versatility, able to play at centre-back, right-back and in midfield, and Transfermarkt value him at just £360k – although Peterborough could demand significantly more than that.

At 24 years of age, Baldwin would also join the club approaching his prime. However, the defender Baldwin spend a significant portion of last season out due to injury. With a long season ahead, Jack Ross will need all his players at his disposal if he is to achieve his objectives at Sunderland.

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A new approach

Signing Baldwin would be a shrewd move from Ross. It would signal a move away from the old Sunderland, bringing in rejects from Premier league clubs and unknown quantities from abroad, which has seen them make some awful moves in previous transfer windows. With John O’Shea on his way out of the club, Ross will need a leader at the back to replace the Irishman, and Baldwin looks a solid replacement.

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