Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers 'target' goes on trial as legend delivers Callum Doyle transfer verdict
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That’s after Sunderland ran out 2-0 winners against Hearts at Tynecastle on Sunday.
Aiden McGeady netted both goals for the visitors as Lee Johnson’s Black Cats gained some valuable minutes before the new season.
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Hide AdSunderland have announced the signing of former Huddersfield Town attacker Alex Pritchard and ex-Blackburn Rovers midfielder Corry Evans alongside Machester City defender Callum Doyle on loan.
However, further reinforcements are expected at the Stadium of Light in the coming weeks.
Here, though, we take you through some of the more interesting stories doing the rounds this morning:
Kevin Phillips delivers Callum Doyle verdict following loan switch
Former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips has delivered his verdict on Callum Doyle.
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Hide AdThe young defender has signed at the Stadium of Light on loan from Manchester City.
“There’s real reason to be excited about Doyle if he was a part of that Man City Under-23 side,” he told Football Insider.
“He obviously has something about him. Hopefully, he can step up to first-team football with relative ease.
“It is encouraging that Sunderland are looking to younger players. I think it is time they gave younger players an opportunity. Hopefully, he can get a good run of games and make a real impact.
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Hide Ad“It is vital they get out of this league this season so hopefully he can help them get over the line.”
The latest transfer rumours regarding Sunderland and their League One rivals
Striker Leigh Griffiths is being lined up for a loan move to Wearside. (Scottish Sun)
Elliot Embleton is the subject of serious interest from Blackpool, but they are yet to meet Sunderland’s valuation of the midfielder. (The Sun)
Preston North End are reluctant to allow Joe Rafferty to leave, despite rumoured interest from the Black Cats. (Lancashire Post)
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Hide AdSunderland and Blackburn Rovers target Ethan Ross is on trial at Southampton. The out-of-contract Aberdeen midfielder has been training with the Premier League side over recent weeks. (Daily Record)