Örgryte director confirms interest in Michael Parker amid Sunderland, Celtic and Rangers links | OneFootball

Örgryte sporting director Pontus Farnerud has spoken about interest in defender Michael Parker amid links to Sunderland, Celtic and Rangers.

“Yes, there is interest in Michael. He has a profile and possesses qualities that make him attract interest, but at the moment all focus for both Michael and Öis is the match against Kalmar FF (on Sunday).” He told Fotbollskanalen.

The 21-year-old, formerly of West Bromwich Albion, has impressed at Swedish side Örgryte IS, and Celtic and Rangers have also been named as potential suitors.

Sunderland are yet to add to their squad this summer, and have confirmed the departures of Dan Neil, Dennis Cirkin, Bertrand Traore and Niall Huggins after their contracts expired.

Harrison Jones has joined Peterborough United on a permanent deal, Nazariy Rusyn has moved to Karpaty Lviv and Milan Aleksic has left on loan for Partizan. Forward Eliezer Mayenda is close to joining Rennes in a transfer that would reportedly bring in around £21.5m.

The Black Cats need reinforcements as they prepare for a first Europa League campaign after last season’s seventh placed Premier League finish. They are guaranteed at least eight matches in the league phase, which could include ties against Juventus, AC Milan and Olympique Marseille.

Source: Sunderland Echo