Dan Neil is officially a free agent, and three clubs are already lining up. Rangers, West Ham United, and Hull City are all reportedly considering a move for the 24-year-old midfielder, who left Sunderland when his contract expired on June 30.
For a player who came through Sunderland’s academy and captained the club during a promotion campaign, the next chapter could look dramatically different depending on which suitor wins out.
What Neil brings to the table
Neil racked up over 175 appearances for Sunderland during his time at the club. He wore the captain’s armband during the club’s push out of the Championship.
The second half of the 2025-26 season saw Neil on loan at Ipswich Town, where he made 16 appearances.
