Crystal Palace and Sunderland are reportedly keen on Sligo Rovers right back Tobi Adebayo-Rowling.
According to The Sun, Crystal Palace and Sunderland are both interested in signing Sligo Rovers full back Tobi Adebayo-Rowling.
Adebayo-Rowling, 20, was on the books at Brighton and Hove Albion but spent just 12 months with the Seagulls before dropping into non-league with Eastbourne Borough in 2013.
General view of Selhurst Park
His performances for Eastbourne triggered Football League interest, and it was Peterborough who signed him in March 2015, reuniting with former Brighton youth team boss Dave Robertson.
After just five appearances for the Posh, Adebayo-Rowling was on the move again, as he sealed a move to Sligo Rovers on deadline day in February – again linking up with Robertson, who had been appointed manager of the Irish club.
Sunderland’s Stadium of Light
It now appears that Adebayo-Rowling has impressed in Ireland, as The Sun report that Premier League sides Crystal Palace and Sunderland are both interested in signing the right back having recently scouted him.
Palace have a number of players who can play at right back, including first-team aces Joel Ward and Martin Kelly, as well as youngster Ben Wynter, but the Eagles may feel that they can develop Adebayo-Rowling.
Sunderland manager David Moyes looks dejected as Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew looks on
Meanwhile, Sunderland have had problems at right back, with David Moyes unable to really settle on Javi Manquillo or Billy Jones, and Adebayo-Rowling may be one for the future in a problem position.
Given Adebayo-Rowling’s bit-part role with League One side Peterborough last season, it seems highly unlikely that the right back would immediately start for a Premier League side, but he could be a candidate for a developmental squad with a top flight team in need of a young right back with potential.
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