Sunderland close in on first signing with reports ex-Rangers and Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty 'agrees deal' after positive talks

Kyle Lafferty has agreed a deal with Sunderland, according to reports in Scotland.
Richard Mennear
By Richard Mennear
Published 10th Jan 2020, 17:58 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2020, 17:58 BST
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The former Rangers striker is a free agent and Sunderland are looking to bolster their striking options as part of a January reshuffle.

As reported earlier in the week, Lafferty met with club representatives at the Sunderland training ground on Tuesday.

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The 32-year-old experienced striker is on a free after a spell in Norway with Sarpsborg 08. He has also been linked linked with a possible return to Hearts.

Kyle Lafferty of Northern Ireland holds off Alyaksandr Martynovich of Belarus.Kyle Lafferty of Northern Ireland holds off Alyaksandr Martynovich of Belarus.
Kyle Lafferty of Northern Ireland holds off Alyaksandr Martynovich of Belarus.

The Daily Record report: "Kyle Lafferty has agreed a deal with Sunderland.

"Record Sport revealed the former Rangers striker spent yesterday locked in talks with the League One side over a switch to the Stadium of Light and pen was put to paper this afternoon.

"Lafferty has been identified by Mackems boss Phil Parkinson as a key January transfer window recruit in his side’s bid to return to the Championship next season."

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