Sunderland tracking Aston Villa youngster as Premier League club weigh up transfer decision - report

According to recent reports, Sunderland is tracking Aston Villa's youngster, Jack O'Shea, as they weigh up their transfer decision for the January window. The Black Cats are looking to strengthen their squad and believe that O'Shea could be a valuable addition to their team.

O'Shea is a versatile midfielder who has been on loan at Sunderland from Villa since the start of the season. He has made 13 appearances for the Black Cats, scoring one goal and providing two assists. O'Shea has impressed with his performances and has been a key player in Sunderland's recent run of form.

Sunderland is currently sitting in 18th place in the Premier League table and are looking to avoid relegation. They believe that bringing in players like O'Shea could help them improve their chances of staying in the top flight.

It is not yet clear if Villa will allow Sunderland to sign O'Shea permanently or if they will recall him at the end of his loan spell. However, it is clear that Sunderland sees him as a valuable asset and is willing to invest in him.