The 22-year-old is part of Sunderland Under-23s and has supplemented the senior squad this season by providing depth on the bench for them.

 

Black Cats boss Johnson gave him start in Sunderland’s first EFL Cup game of this season, but since he has not clocked up any game time in the first team.

 

 

Johnson sees potential in Younger and is hoping to give him more senior minutes if the opportunity arises.

 

However, the centre-back could be handed a chance to earn regular game time in the first team as Sunderland’s league rivals Doncaster are keen on signing him.

 

 

Donny are trying to secure the Sunderland starlet’s signature in the ongoing window.

 

The Yorkshire outfit are bottom of League One and boss Gary McSheffrey wants defensive reinforcements as he looks to keep his club afloat in the league and has identified Younger as a target.

 

 

It remains to be seen whether Younger will secure an exit from the Stadium of Light in the coming days.