Done Deal: Sunderland sign 19-year-old striker on deadline day
Sunderland have moved to bolster their Under-23 squad with the signing of Connor Shields from Albion Rovers.
Follow our live SAFC blog here:The teenager has penned an 18-month deal on Wearside, signing from Scottish League One outfit Albion Rovers.
Shields has been signed for Elliott Dickman's development squad after catching the eye in Scotland.
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Hide AdThe forward has been in fine form this season, scoring 12 goals in all competitions after stepping up to first-team level this season and Sunderland beat off competition from Premier League and Championship clubs to land his signature.
There have been changes at Under-23 level in recent weeks after Rees Greenwood left the club to sign for Gateshead, while defender Tom Beadling joined Dunfermline Athletic on loan for the rest of the season.