UPDATE: Port Vale is making a significant move to enhance its goalkeeper roster with a potential loan for Sunderland’s shot-stopper, Blondy Nna Noukeu. This development comes as January transfer window approaches, and sources confirm that the League One club is “very interested” in securing the 24-year-old until the end of the season.
Reports from Africafoot indicate that Port Vale is not alone in its pursuit; Belgian side Sint-Truiden is also vying for Noukeu’s signature. Currently sitting at the bottom of League One, Port Vale’s need for a reliable goalkeeper is urgent, especially with their squad having conceded 20 goals in just 17 league games this season.
Noukeu joined Sunderland in August 2024 but has yet to make a first-team appearance, playing primarily for the under-21s. His situation mirrors his time at Stoke City, where he also struggled for game time. As Sunderland continues to thrive, having earned promotion to the Premier League in May, Noukeu has found himself increasingly sidelined.
While the acquisition of a goalkeeper could strengthen Port Vale’s defense, analysts suggest that the club should focus more on securing attacking options. Currently, they have scored fewer goals than any other team in League One, underscoring the pressing need for strikers to help pull them out of the relegation zone.
As the transfer window rapidly approaches, Port Vale’s management will need to weigh the benefits of adding a high-profile goalkeeper against the pressing need for offensive reinforcements. With teams like Sunderland and Stoke having previously shown interest in Noukeu, this could be a pivotal moment for both the player and the struggling Valiants.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops and as Port Vale seeks to solidify its squad for the remainder of the season.
