Blackpool are reportedly keen on a deal to bring Elliot Embleton back to the club. The homegrown Sunderland attacking midfielder won promotion from League One to the Championship via the play-offs at Wembley during a loan stint back in 2021.

What's the latest on the transfer?

The 25-year-old former England youth international made 18 appearances for the Tangerines during their promotion-winning season before returning to Sunderland and helping his boyhood club win promotion in exactly the same fashion the following campaign.

Why does it matter for Blackpool?

Transfer insider Alan Nixon states: “Blackpool want to sign old boy Elliot Embleton from Sunderland in a major push. Midfielder Embleton helped the Seasiders win promotion in a previous loan spell and could now return permanently.”

What's the current situation?

StatValue
League standing19th in League One, 51 pts, 14W-9D-20L from 43 games
Recent formWLWWD
Last resultReading 0-1 Blackpool (2026-05-02)

What comes next?

Sunderland play Bradford at Valley Parade on Tuesday evening in their second-to-last pre-season friendly. Blackpool will be hoping to finalize the deal for Embleton soon, as they prepare for the upcoming season.