LUTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris (R) with assistant head coach Pedro Robeiro (C) and Director of Football Kristjaan Speakman (L) prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Luton Town FC and Sunderland AFC at Kenilworth Road on October 23, 2024 in Luton, England. (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images)
Sunderland one of three clubs linked with loan move for ‘£100m-rated’ Premier League striker in January.
If Sunderland are lacking one thing right now, it’s a goalscorer, but the Black Cats are now being linked with a top Premier League talent who could fix that.
After a bright start to the season, Sunderland hit a patch of inconsistency that has seen them lose top spot in the Championship.
Still, two wins and a draw in their last three has kept Regis Le Bris’ side right in contention in the promotion battle.
Now, as we approach the start of the January transfer window, Sunderland fans are demanding a new striker be signed, and it could be the difference between getting promotion and staying in the second tier next season.
Sunderland move could be on the cards for Evan Ferguson
According to a report from The Scotsman, Brighton and Hove Albion striker, Evan Ferguson, is now firmly on the radar for Sunderland, with a loan deal looking more and more possible in the New Year.
The only problem is, Sunderland would have to beat both Leeds United and Celtic to Ferguson’s signature, with all three clubs cited as potential destinations for the Republic of Ireland international.
Ferguson was once regarded as a ‘£100m-rated‘ talent, but has found game time hard to come by at Brighton this season and he is now thought to be ready to leave in January to get his fledgling career back on track.
Evan Ferguson could make all the difference for Sunderland in promotion race
If Sunderland could win the race to sign Ferguson, he has the potential to turn the Championship title race on its head.
