RUMORS: DeAndre Yedlin - Sunderland to Make Offer to Spurs

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Most don't remember that USMNT DeAndre Yedlin is only on loan from Tottenham to Sunderland. That's testament to how he has melded into the Sunderland line-up.  Now, according to a report in England's Daily Mirror manager "Big" Sam Allardyce would like that to become a permanent deal.

The 22 year old, Seattle Washington speedy defender, joined Sunderland on loan in September 2015, has played 23 times for the "Black Cats" in the EPL as well as  League Cup and FA Cup appearances. He has scored 1 goal. DeAndre has represented the USA at U20, and 31 times at the Senior level.

The report in "The Mirror" states that

"Sunderland will offer Spurs around £2million to turn DeAndre Yedlin’s loan move into a permanent deal.
The 22-year-old USA international joined Sunderland in September after finding himself behind Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier in the pecking order at White Hart Lane.
Those two have impressed for Spurs this season, while Yedlin has enjoyed life with Sam Allardyce at the Stadium of Light and, with all parties happy for the deal to happen, it should be sorted out soon."

 According to SBNation

"The offer would be for around $2.9 Million according to the report, which is marginally less than the $3.2 Million that Spurs paid the Seattle Sounders for the fullback."

This seems like a good situation for DeAndre, a better opportunity at playing time, playing against top flight teams and players, with a lower expectation. Personally I hope this sails through, and we can watch DeAndre progress.