Elliot Embleton set to commit his future to Sunderland and sign new contract
Ross revealed after the game that the England youth international has agreed terms on a new deal and it will be signed early next week, if not before.
Ross said: “Elliot will sign his contract early next week, that has all been agreed and drawn up.
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Hide Ad“If we don’t get it done tomorrow then the start of next week.
“I was really keen for him to stay at the club and I am glad he has committed.
“He should be giving himself an opportunity to be a player at Sunderland and you saw tonight he is a talented footballer.
“I see him now as a first team squad member. It is about players taking their opportunity.
“He has been good in pre-season.
“It is about kicking on from there.”