Southampton have launched several bids to sign Ross Stewart from Sunderland. The Saints had a bid of £4million plus add-ons turned down yesterday but have now gone in with an improved offer of £6million plus £1.5million in add-ons.
Reports have stated that the improved offer has yet to be responded to by Sunderland with the Black Cats said to be looking for a package totalling £10million. Southampton’s latest offer only reaches a total of £7.5million as things stand.
Here, though, we take a look at 10 other incoming and outgoing deals alongside Stewart to Southampton that Sunderland could sanction on deadline day and how likely they are to happen:
Here, though, we take a look at 10 other incoming and outgoing deals alongside Stewart to Southampton that Sunderland could sanction on deadline day and how likely they are to happen:
5. Ellis Taylor
The former Hartlepool United loanee needs to play regular football and is unlikely to do so for Sunderland in the Championship. A loan to League Two could be on the cards. Taylor could also complete a move to the National League after the transfer deadline. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Pierre Ekwah
The Sunderland midfielder has been the subject of an approach from German club Stuttgart, which has been knocked back by the Black Cats. His departure during this window is highly unlikely unless silly money is offered. Photo: Chris Fryatt
7. Nazariy Rusyn
As things stand, the deal to bring Nazariy Rusyn to Sunderland appears to be close to competition with the player confirming that he was set for a medical on Wearside earlier this week. Photo: Michael Regan
8. Joe Gelhardt
Leeds United's former Sunderland loanee has been made available once again during the summer window. His destination would appear to be Ipswich, though, with Sunderland not showing an interest in re-signing the attacker, making this one highly unlikely. Photo: George Wood