Transfers: Sunderland linked with ex-Swansea City, Tranmere Rovers, Wycombe Wanderers man

Sunderland have been linked with a move for Ali Al Hamadi this week - but what do we know about him?

Here, we profile Al Hamadi and look at the reports surrounding him plus his manager's comments in recent times.

Ali Al Hamadi fact file:

Age: 21

Place of birth: Maysan, Iraq

Height: 1.85m (6 ft 1 in)

Position: Forward/striker

Current club: AFC Wimbledon

Previous clubs: Swansea City, Tranmere Rovers, Wycombe Wanderers, Bromley

What are the transfer reports regarding Ali Al Hamadi and Sunderland?

Sunderland have sent scouts to check on AFC Wimbledon youngster Ali Al Hamadi this week.

That's according to Sunderland Nation, who also state that several clubs are interested in the attacker.

EFL clubs Barnsley, Peterborough United and Coventry City were all linked with a summer move for Al Hamadi, who has played nine times for Iraq at international level.

Sunderland Nation add that Sunderland have now registered their interest in the player as well, and sent scouts to watch him in the goalless draw with Barrow on Saturday.

What has been said about Ali Al Hamadi recently?

Earlier this month Al Hamadi netted a hat-trick against Tranmere Rovers, where he spent some time as a youngster, in League Two.

The young striker has struggled to convert his chances prior to the game against Tranmere Rovers.

After the game, AFC Wimbledon manager Jackson said: “I always said it was coming, but no one said it more than him.

“No one here was worried about him scoring goals because you’re seeing how well he’s playing, seeing how many chances we’re creating for him as a team, how many he’s creating for himself by his own devilment.

“We knew they’d come for him. It’s ironic how in one week you get one, and then the next week you go and get your hat-trick. Delighted for Ali, it’ll do him the world of good.”

What else do we know about Ali Al Hamadi?

Strikers are judged on goals and on that front Al Hamadi is performing well for his age. He has scored two in nine for his national team and netted 10 goals in 19 appearances for AFC Wimbledon last season.

So far this campaign, Al Hamadi has scored four times in 15 games across all competitions