Grimsby Town look to be considering moves for a number of players with Sunderland youngster Fieldson among those the Mariners took a closer look at on Tuesday night
Dave Artell’s side continued their preparations for the new campaign with a friendly against local non-league side Boston United. The League Two outfit ran out 2-0 winners with Kieran Green and returning trialist Tolu Ladapo on the scoresheet.
But Fieldson was a fresh face in the starting lineup. Reporter Matt Dean revealed that the 20-year-old made his Grimsby Town debut as Artell and company presumably seized the opportunity to take a look at a possible signing.
Fieldson is primarily a centre-back but has played further forward in defensive midfield before. He has been a regular for the Sunderland U18s and U21s over the years, making 20 appearances across all competitions overall last season.
A new move could await him ahead of next season though, potentially giving him a first shot at senior football after an extension youth career at the Academy of Light.
Fieldson has also had admirers in Scotland, Queen’s Park were credited with loan interest in the Black Cats talent (Daily Record, live transfer blog, 10.07.24, 10:59)
New signings needed
Grimsby Town boss Artell is leading a significant rebuild of the League Two side ahead of next season, so it’s no surprise that further new additions are on his radar as pre-season continues.
The backline has already been an area of focus but another new face at the heart of defence might not go amiss. Cameron McJannet and Lewis Cass have joined Harvey Rodgers and Dough Tharme as options at centre-back, but another move would provide some welcome depth.
Time will tell whether Fieldson has done enough to earn that berth as he looks to be lined up for a Sunderland exit.
Elsewhere, the Mariners have signed goalkeeper Jordan Wright, full-backs Matty Carson and Tyrell Warren, midfielder George McEachran and Icelandic winger Jason Dadi Svanthorsson.
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