During the previous season, Timothée Pembele, the Sunderland player, had a successful loan spell at Le Havre, where he participated in 21 matches. However, upon his return to the Stadium of Light, manager Régis Le Bris chose to overlook the defender in his plans. As the current season unfolded, the 23-year-old has been nowhere to be seen in Sunderland’s senior team lineup.
Given the apparent lack of opportunities for Pembele at Sunderland, it seems evident that a transfer to a new club might be imminent. This speculation was further strengthened when Le Havre’s manager, Didier Digard, discussed the possibility of bringing back the talented player during the winter transfer window, hoping to strike a deal with Sunderland to facilitate the move.
Reports from reliable sources such as L’Equipe indicate that Le Havre is keen on re-signing Pembele in January, this time on a loan deal without any purchase option or obligation attached. The French club appears close to finalizing the agreement, aiming to provide Pembele with the regular playing time he has been missing out on under Le Bris at Sunderland.
Local newspaper Paris-Normandy also corroborates the efforts being made to secure the loan transfer of the Black Cats player, confirming that an agreement has been reached between Le Havre and Sunderland for Pembele’s return. This imminent move is anticipated to be beneficial for the talented Frenchman as he seeks to reignite his career with more consistent minutes on the field.
