John McGinn is the kind of signing Sunderland need to bounce back

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Sunderland’s transfer policy since relegation from the Premier League has been something of a mixed back and with hugely disappointing results. With Jack Ross now installed as manager, that could well change and early indications suggest that he may look back north of the border as he looks to strengthen with the signing of John McGinn.

Reports from The Scottish Sun say that the Black Cats may move for the Hibernian holding midfielder who has been hugely impressive in 2017/18 and earner a breakthrough into the Scottish national team.

Sunderland may be forced to pay as much as £3 million to sign him, as astronomical fee in comparison to what many League One sides would be able to afford, but with the benefit of parachute payments, it could be one of the wisest possible investments for the future.

The 23-year-old has bags of potential and whilst £3 million is a sizeable fee, it comes as a bargain given that he is entering into the final year of his contract at Easter Road, and if a deal can be done it would be a major coup given that Brighton and Bournemouth, both in the top flight, have been tracking his progress.

A tough tackler in the middle of the park, McGinn would add the kind of steel and grit that was so sorely lacking as Chris Coleman’s team surrendered to relegation in their first season back in the Championship, and with youth on his side and time to improve he may well be sold on for a profit further down the line or become a leader for this side as they climb back up the footballing ladder.

It won’t be easy for Ross to secure such a signing, but it is the right kind of deal that the club should be looking to make. After making such high profile errors like the signing of James Vaughan, prioritising EFL experience and a proven track record over youthful energy and potential, McGinn shows that the club are beginning to put things right.