Exclusive:'Why let him go?' - Louis Saha urges Sunderland to keep first team star amid transfer speculation
Sunderland striker Eliezer Mayenda has been linked with a potential exit of late.
Louis Saha has urged Sunderland to keep hold of promising striker Eliezer Mayenda this summer amid mounting speculation over his future on Wearside.
In recent days, reports have emerged suggesting that the Spanish youth international could seek an exit from the Stadium of Light when the transfer window opens with a view to securing greater first team opportunities elsewhere. But with European football on the horizon and a more crowded fixture schedule to navigate, Saha is of the opinion that his former club should do everything they can to retain Mayenda’s services for the time being.
What has Louis Saha said about Sunderland striker Eliezer Mayenda?
Speaking exclusively to The Echo, courtesy of Zero1Gaming, when asked for his stance on the forward’s future, the pundit said: “I think that Mayenda is an improving player and if you have Europe next season, then you need to keep these players around, because you need to have less instability.
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“I do think that Mayenda is a profile that suits playing in Europe too. He’s very versatile and can play a massive role. So yeah, why let him go? I think it’s a moment where Sunderland really need to be careful in trying to make too many changes. They need to stabilise the team as much as possible. “And I think Mayenda is a very exciting player. When this player can improve, you can imagine he can score up to 15 goals or 20 goals for you, or at least provide the kinds of assist that you need, especially with as many games coming next season as there are.”