Parrott could be Sunderland’s next Stewart

Sunderland have lately been linked with a transfer for Tottenham Hotspur teen Troy Parrott, and the Republic of Eire worldwide could possibly be an outstanding addition to Alex Neil’s facet this summer time.

Following their League One play-off remaining victory towards Wycombe Wanderers, the Black Cats have labored rapidly to safe some thrilling new signings, together with Dominic Ballard, Leon Dajaku, Jack Clarke and Aji Alese.

All of those gamers are 22 or younger and arrive from top-division golf equipment, emphasising the route that Sunderland are attempting to go down as they aim a profitable first season again within the Championship.

Parrott, who reportedly earns £15k-p/w at Spurs, will surely match that mould; and after a superb mortgage spell with MK Dons final season, there appears little to counsel that he isn’t able to make his mark within the Championship.

The Black Cats had been first linked with the 20-year-old final week, with experiences suggesting that they’re eager on bringing him in on mortgage, though they could face competition from Preston, QPR and Middlesbrough.

Parrott is at the moment away with Spurs in South Korea, the place he’s little doubt being assessed by Antonio Conte, and he’s clearly doing his greatest to impress as he led the brutal fitness sessions run by the 52-year-old.

Would Parrott be an excellent signing?

If the Irish teen had been to reach on the Stadium of Gentle this summer time, he might show to be the subsequent Ross Stewart, who has been heavily linked with Rangers after his very good 2021/22 marketing campaign for the Black Cats.

The Scottish ahead hit 26 league goals en path to promotion final time period, and whereas Neil will little doubt be determined to maintain Stewart on the Stadium of Gentle, Parrott could possibly be an incredible various to the previous Ross County man ought to he depart.

Throughout his spell at MK Dons, the Irish ahead contributed 9 targets and 6 assists in League One, serving to Liam Manning’s facet to achieve the play-offs in what was comfortably the best season of his profession so far.

He earned a whole lot of reward from team-mate Conor Coventry, who said: “I’m not stunned by how good he’s. The best way he’s been working for the group has been unbelievable, and it reveals that he’s nonetheless growing and studying.