Sunderland 'plot' ambitious plan to sign Celtic winger Scott Sinclair on deadline day

Sports Editor at the Sunderland Echo & Hartlepool Mail

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 2nd Sep 2019, 09:19 GMT

Scott Sinclair and Lewis Morgan of Celtic at the final whistle during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round 2nd Leg match between Celtic and FC Sarajevo. | Getty Images

placeholder image — Scott Sinclair and Lewis Morgan of Celtic at the final whistle during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round 2nd Leg match between Celtic and FC Sarajevo. | Getty Images

Sunderland are plotting a last-gasp raid for frozen-out Celtic winger Scott Sinclair according to a report by Football Insider.

The 30-year-old has been given the green light to leave Parkhead on deadline day after once again being omitted from the Hoops squad for yesterday’s 2-0 Old Firm win at Ibrox.There is also strong interest in the £30,000-a-week star from overseas clubs on the final day of the main European window.

Sunderland’s priority is signing a left-back but adding another wide player would benefit.