Sunderland, Manchester United and West Ham ‘interested in’ £12m Leicester defender Ben Nelson | OneFootball

According to ExWHUEmployee, Sunderland are among clubs linked with Leicester City centre-back Ben Nelson, who is valued at £10m to £12m.

The 22-year-old is also on the radar of Championship club West Ham United, Manchester United and Torino.

Nelson progressed through Leicester’s academy and has gained senior minutes on loan at Rochdale and Doncaster Rovers, then Oxford United in the Championship.

His profile aligns with Sunderland’s recruitment approach, targeting younger players with scope to develop and grow in value. Competition for his signature could make any move challenging.

West Ham are assessing defensive options, Manchester United’s involvement points to the regard in which he is held, and Torino could offer a route to Italy if Leicester sanction a sale.

Sunderland are expected to assess several defensive targets this summer as Régis Le Bris and the recruitment team seek to strengthen. For now, Nelson is being monitored rather than the subject of advanced talks. Any fee at that level would be a major outlay to weigh against immediate impact and long-term upside.

Source: Sunderland Echo