Sunderland man Henry Fieldson has joined Grimsby Town on trial.
The defender signed his first professional deal at the Black Cats last summer but the one-year contract is set to expire during the current window leaving Fieldson free to move elsewhere. However, the Wearsiders did state that the player had been offered a new deal when they released their retained list back in May.
Should the defender depart, Sunderland would be required under FA regulations to provide compensation because they were instrumental in Fieldson’s development throughout his youth. If the two clubs couldn’t agree on a small charge, this would be settled by a tribunal. Nevertheless, if a new agreement with Sunderland is reached, Fieldson might potentially go out on loan.
The 19-year-old was last week at Scottish club Queen’s Park, north of the border, when the young defender was supposedly being evaluated. But Hume traveled south this week to play with Denver Hume, a former Sunderland player, in a Grimsby Town game as a trialist.
Grimsby defeated Boston United 2-0 during pre-season with the club taking a good look at Fieldson during the game. Grimsby are next in action against North East non-league club South Shields as their preparations continue.
In other news, former Sunderland under-21 man Ellis Taylor has joined Harrogate Town after his release by the Black Cats at the end of last season. The versatile player has joined the League Two club on an initial two-year after impressing on trial.
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