Sunderland should seriously consider signing the West Ham United hitman on loan this month.
Sunderland currently sit in third spot in the League One table, four points adrift of league leaders Portsmouth, and Jack Ross will surely be desperate to bolster his ranks at the Stadium of Light before the transfer window slams shut, in order to give his side the best opportunity to achieve promotion this season.
One particular area where the 42-year-old will be looking to strengthen is his centre-forward department, with Josh Maja on the verge of joining Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux, according to BBC Sport.
And with his in mind, the Black Cats should consider making a loan move for West Ham youngster Xande Silva.
The 21-year-old has been on fire for the Hammers’ developmental side this season, banging in seven goals in as many outings, and he would surely take England’s third tier by storm.
The Portuguese youngster possesses blistering pace, and he seems to possess all of the attributes that would make him the ideal replacement for Maja.
Silva is young and hungry, and will have a lot to prove, should he make a loan switch to Sunderland.
He would gain much-needed experience of playing regular football under intense pressure, with the Wearside outfit pushing for promotion this season.
The 21-year-old really is a wonderfully exciting talent, and Ross should not hesitate to bring him to Sunderland this month – it could turn out to be a signing of real significance for them.
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