Sunderland cast eyes over Derby County starlet Lewis Ridd

Sunderland will be among the clubs up and down the country taking a look at potential youth academy additions ahead of the summer. The Black Cats’ academy is up there with the most productive in the country. But, while bringing talents all the way through their own ranks, they also recruit from other setups to bolster their options. Now, it seems one player on their radar is goalkeeper Lewis Ridd. Sunderland fielded a trialist in goal against Huddersfield Town’s youngsters on Wednesday and writing on X, reporter James Copley has confirmed it was Welsh talent Ridd. The 19-year-old is on the books at Derby County after joining from Ipswich Town last summer. Ridd has spent time on loan with Mickleover Sports this season. They play in the Southern League Premier Division Central. Derby County League one Lewis Ridd Sunderland Transfers