Agent of Sunderland striker target delivers teasing deal update as Lee Johnson eyes transfer breakthrough

Sunderland-linked striker Guy Melamed is likely to make a decision over his future in the ‘next few weeks’ – according to his representatives.
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The Israeli striker has enjoyed a fine season at St Johnstone and has reportedly attracted interest from a host of League One clubs, including Portsmouth and Ipswich Town.

Melamed recently said he was ‘flattered’ by the interest being shown in him, but has not ruled-out remaining with the Scottish side.

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But High Press Sports Management – the firm who represent Melamed – have now offered a teasing glimpse into the plans of the striker, suggesting a decision over his future will be made imminently.

The firm tweeted: “We can confirm that Guy Melamed is out of contract with @StJohnstone after an excellent first season. We hope to find out in the next few weeks what he will be doing next season”

And the agency also represent full-back Scott Tanser, another player who has been linked with a move to Wearside this summer.

They say all options will be considered as the 26-year-old considers his future.

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“We are able to confirm that @ScottTanser17 is out of contract @StJohnstone,” the group tweeted.

Guy Melamed has been linked with a summer transfer to SunderlandGuy Melamed has been linked with a summer transfer to Sunderland
Guy Melamed has been linked with a summer transfer to Sunderland

“We are taking time to assess our options. We aren’t ruling out any anything at the moment.”

Elsewhere, Oxford United manager Karl Robinson has seemingly ruled-out a move for Chris Maguire.

Having been released by Sunderland this week, there was some speculation that the Scot could return to the U’s

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But Robinson has seemingly played down talk of a return for the forward.

“I didn’t even know he was available, that’s not one that’s come to me,” he told the Oxford Mail.

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