Sunderland are one of several clubs that have made checks on Blackburn Rovers defender Tom Atcheson in recent weeks. Atcheson is a Northern Irish and English defender. According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Everton, Brentford, and Brighton & Hove Albion have also been monitoring the 19-year-old. During the 2025/2026 season, the Northern Ireland international has made 8 appearances in the Championship and 9 in Premier League 2.