Sunderland should consider making a move for James Vaughan.
James Vaughan celebrates scoring for Everton
This summer is simply going to be massive for Sunderland. The club needs to go through a massive rebuilding work following their relegation to the Championship.
Whoever becomes the next manager at Sunderland, will have to work on a shoestring budget, despite receiving parachute payments owing to their relegation.
Sunderland would struggle to sign high profile names from the Premier League or players from direct Championship rivals.
In such a scenario, the Black Cats may have to look further down the league to sign players who could add depth and quality to the side.
Tottenham’s Dele Alli
Sunderland should be encouraged by the examples of Andre Gray, Jamie Vardy and Dele Alli – players who came from lower leagues and have gone on to become established Premier League stars. For that it would require excellent scouting and the willingness to take risks.
That is why Sunderland should consider making a move for Bury’s highly rated striker James Vaughan.
Bury’s James Vaughan scores
The former Birmingham striker enjoyed a superb 2016/17 campaign in his first seasons at Gigg Lane, where he scored 24 goals in 36 league appearances.
With Jermain Defoe and Fabio Borini set to depart, Sunderland will require a good striker for the upcoming season.
Vaughan could be tempted to play in a higher division. Plus, he would come at an affordable price. It would be a risk free signing, one that could turn into a masterstroke.
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