Club signs potential replacement for Sunderland-linked striker, could pave the way for SoL move

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Sunderland are reportedly in talks over a prospective January move for Ross Stewart, according to the Northern Echo.

The 24-year-old striker joined Ross County in 2018 and has scored 28 goals in 81 appearances for the Scottish Premiership club.

This season, Stewart has registered six goals and two assists from 24 Staggies games in all competitions.

Stewart will be out of contract at the end of the season and it looks increasingly likely that he’ll leave the club this year.

On Thursday, Ross County announced the signing of Jordan White, a 28-year-old striker, from Motherwell.

This could potentially pave the way for Stewart to make a move of his own.

Sunderland also look set to part company with Will Grigg this month, the Northern Ireland striker seemingly moving closer to a move to Shrewsbury.

However, Lee Johnson will not be sanctioning his departure until he already has a new striker of his own in place.

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As reported by the Sunderland Echo, Stewart is regarded as County’s talisman, can play as a centre-forward or in an attacking wide role, and will shoot on sight when the opportunity arises.

In 2019, former County boss Stuart Kettlewell said that Stewart “takes his goals exceptionally well” and is always “trying to improve as a player” (PA via Sportsmole).

A talented, fairly young striker with a decent record at Scottish top-flight level, he sounds like a good fit for the Stadium of Light.