Sunderland are reportedly set to sign Lewis Morgan.
According to The Scottish Sun, Celtic talent Lewis Morgan has accepted a move to Sunderland, picking the League One club over a move to Aberdeen.
Morgan, 22, signed for Celtic in January of last year, but was returned on loan to St Mirren to see out the second half of the campaign, helping them win promotion to the top flight.
With 18 goals in 42 games for St Mirren last term, Morgan showed his quality, but has made just 13 appearances for Celtic so far this season.
Celtic have now decided to let Morgan go out on loan after signing Timothy Weah and Oliver Burke, with a host of clubs keen to sign the Scot for the rest of the season.
Now, The Scottish Sun report that Morgan has made his choice, picking a move to Sunderland over Aberdeen after both clubs launched loan bids for him.
It’s claimed that the lure of playing under Jack Ross again was key to Morgan’s choice, having worked together at St Mirren with such success.
The pair will now seemingly reunite at the Stadium of Light, with Morgan representing a major coup for the Black Cats, as he should thrive in League One.
That’s a major boost to Sunderland’s promotion hopes, with Morgan joining ex-Celtic winger Aiden McGeady in providing more creativity on Wearside.
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