Port Vale are weighing up a potential January loan move for goalkeeper Blondy Nna Noukeu after Sunderland indicated they are open to letting the 24-year-old leave this winter.
Port Vale have been linked with a move for Nna Noukeu as the club assesses its goalkeeping depth ahead of the second half of the campaign. Reports from Belgium had already highlighted interest from Sint Truiden, and fresh claims now place Vale firmly in the conversation as they look for a young, developing goalkeeper capable of competing for minutes.
With Sunderland willing to consider offers, the situation has triggered growing attention in Burslem.
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Vale Exploring Options As Sunderland Consider Goalkeeper Reshuffle
Nna Noukeu joined Sunderland in August 2024 after earlier spells with Royal Excel Mouscron, Stoke City, Crawley Town and Southend United. Despite arriving with a strong reputation from his development in Belgium, senior opportunities have not followed. The Cameroonian has spent his entire time at the Stadium of Light playing for the Under 21 side, leaving his longer term pathway unclear.
According to the latest reports, Sunderland are now prepared to sanction a move for the keeper in January to ensure he gains regular competitive minutes. For Port Vale, that opens a window of opportunity. The club’s recruitment team have been monitoring the situation closely, with the player’s age profile, pedigree and affordability all fitting the characteristics Vale have prioritised across recent windows.
Southend United are looking to extend Blondy Nna Noukeu’s loan spell from Stoke City
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While no formal approach has yet been made, sources familiar with the situation believe that Nna Noukeu would be a realistic target should Vale decide to reinforce the position. With an estimated market value of around €150,000, he presents a financially accessible option in a position where long term planning remains important.
Loan Move Possible As Player Seeks Regular Football
Any move from Port Vale would likely materialise as a loan, with Sunderland expected to retain long term control of the player while allowing him to play regularly elsewhere. Such a structure would benefit all parties, offering the keeper valuable experience, providing Vale with added competition and enabling Sunderland to retain flexibility around their future goalkeeping setup.
For now, the focus for Nna Noukeu remains on earning opportunities wherever they emerge, and a temporary switch would give him the platform he has been unable to secure on Wearside. With January approaching, clubs across the EFL are positioning themselves early, and Port Vale are among those monitoring the goalkeeper market carefully.
While attention on Wearside has also centred on separate transfer speculation surrounding Matteo Guendouzi and comments from Régis Le Bris, the situation with Nna Noukeu continues to gather interest in Burslem. Should Sunderland confirm their intention to move the player on, Vale are expected to be among the clubs evaluating whether a deal suits their mid-season plans.
