Kristjaan Speakman reveals Michael Beale’s involvement in Sunderland transfers

Michael Beale is looking to make a positive start to life as Sunderland manager, and an update has emerged over new signings and his involvement in them.

The 43-year-old has been confirmed as the Black Cats’ new boss, taking over from Tony Mowbray, who was relieved of his duties earlier this month.

Even though Sunderland was still in the top half of the Championship table, some would argue that his dismissal was severe; yet, those in charge of the team obviously believed that a change of direction was necessary.

Although Beale’s tenure at Ibrox as Rangers’ manager was ultimately disappointing, he has long been regarded as a highly skilled coach. During his time at Liverpool, Steven Gerrard extolled Beale’s qualities, saying, “It would take me 15-20 years to become as good as Michael Beale as an on-pitch coach, delivering sessions on a daily basis.”

Thus, the selection of a young manager with a bright future in the game is thrilling, and the plan is for him to lead Sunderland into the play-offs at the end of this season.

Beale will have an opportunity to add the proper players when the January transfer market opens, and an important development has surfaced concerning his role in the acquisition and sale of players.

Beale to have say on Sunderland transfers

Speaking to The Northern Echo, Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman revealed that Beale would have a major say on the club’s transfers moving forward.

“The coach has a huge say when it comes to recruitment, and he chooses the team for the other components,” the coach stated. Players who are not wanted by the coach are not signed by us.

“In the end, we need to make sure those guys can arrive and immediately contribute. Sometimes they get started right away, and other times it takes a little while longer. There is a ton of background there, some of which fans and stakeholders may find challenging to comprehend.”

It is quite exciting to hear this from Speakman, since it is only fair that a manager should be able to select the players who best fit his style of play.

A team’s prospects of winning might be negatively impacted by a sporting director or even an owner being overly involved. Managers must be trusted with the transfer market, or else confidence in them may be lost as soon as they take over.

It is unclear who Beale will try to sign next month, but he will undoubtedly be eager to bring in some fresh talent—not only because they will be a good fit for him, but also to increase Sunderland’s roster depth and support their aspirations of improving upon last year and qualifying for the Premier League through the play-offs.