Sunderland: Ross Stewart linked away

Sunderland may very well be set to undergo a major blow in January, with studies suggesting that Celtic and Rangers are each eager on signing Ross Stewart.

Based on Football League World, the Scottish giants are on standby as Stewart and the Black Cats wrestle to agree on a brand new contract for the talismanic striker.

The 26-year-old’s deal on the Stadium of Mild is presently set to expire on the finish of the season, though Sunderland do have the option to increase his contract by one other 12 months.

It’s advised that if the previous Ross County man can not agree to increase his keep at Sunderland additional, then they are going to be prepared to money in on him in the course of the January switch window, with each Rangers and Celtic eager to deliver him again to his native Scotland.

Mowbray’s first huge blow

The Scotland worldwide joined in January 2021 and has contributed to 34 targets and eight assists in 72 appearances, enjoying an enormous half in Sunderland’s promotion from League One by way of the playoffs final season.

Will Stewart go away in January?

Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips was stuffed with reward for the Scottish sensation final season, likening him to a different former star in Niall Quinn.

He said: “[He] is popping out to be a wonderful signing for Sunderland. I’m an enormous fan. He’s going to be their high scorer this season.

“Each time I watch him he impresses me. He’s solely going to get higher and higher.

“He jogs my memory of Quinny. Quinny was capable of rise and discover the participant. His timing was good and so is Stewart’s.”

He began the brand new marketing campaign in extraordinarily spectacular kind, notching 5 targets and three assists in simply seven appearances within the second tier, averaging an excellent 7.81 ranking from WhoScored for his performances.

Contemplating Jack Clarke is ranked because the Black Cats’ second-best performer this season with a 7.01 common ranking, it’s clear simply how essential Stewart is to Tony Mowbray on the Stadium of Mild, and shedding him may very well be the primary vital blow the previous Blackburn boss has needed to cope with throughout his time on the membership.

Given his worrying contract state of affairs at Sunderland, it could be powerful for the 26-year-old to show down the prospect of future European soccer with Rangers or Celtic again in Scotland, however Mackems all over the place shall be praying that he indicators a brand new deal.