Sunderland could finally replace Stewart by signing a “brilliant” striker

Sunderland Fans would have expected their side to be put to the sword by Plymouth Argyle last time out with the Pilgrims deep in the relegation battle in Priority.

Instead, the final outcome was a dramatic 2-2 draw as the lowly visitors to Devon showed more fight and quality than Regis le Bris’ Men would expect to start a confrontation.

While Wilson Isidor scored in this action-packed affair, the Black Cats look set to still be on the lookout for another potent striker addition before the window closes, with the Frenchman potentially unearthing his very own Ross Stewart in the process.

Ross Stewart’s heroics at Sunderland

The Black Cats really struggled last season after Stewart was no longer around, as their top scorer for the season ended with Jack Clarke 15 shots Despite the current Ipswich Town located as a winger.

This campaign, it could be argued that the exciting striker finally picked up in the form of Isidore, but Zenit St. Petersburg, the loan still managed to break through 14 great chances In league action – including missing two penalties away at Burnley. Despite this, it still has scored nine times in 26 contests.

On the contrary, During Stewart’s last campaign bringing Sunderland red and white, the impressive Scot managed to fire home a far more impressive 26 shots In total, with big mammoth chances missed Entering the 23rd Ultimately forgotten about.

From 13 league games the season after – even while struggling with injury problems – Stewart also managed to fire home a ridiculous Ten strikeswith Le Bris wanting a similarly lethal striker in the mold of the 28-year-old in the here and now of the sometimes hot and cold presence of Isidore.

Sunderland stand up for the EFL’s goal machine

According to a recent report by the French outlet Foot marketSunderland are pushing to sign Ajax centre-forward Chuba this window in a bid to bolster their attacking options.

Both Lille and Lens of Ligue 1 are also interested in the Ex-Aernal Youth product, with the Dutch media giving their own take on the ongoing transfer saga as Algemeen dagblad – as reported by Sports witness – State that AKPOM has no “interest” in loaning Sunderland away from Amsterdam.

But Akpom could still be persuaded to return to English shores if he’s looking for a boost of confidence in front of goal, only to be sent home Three strikes Eredivisie During 2024/25 until today far away from his previous hero in the championship.

After all, the last time he managed at the level, the 29-year-old toyed with a second-tier defense in retreating to Strip Middlesbrough, as the second-tier golden boot even proudly came his way. Such an extraordinary saw shape Michael Carrick describes the forward as a “brilliant” player.

Looking at the table above, it’s clear why AKPOM was chosen as one of Sunderland’s transfer priorities up top, with the 6ft striker helping himself to an incredible 28 strikes from 38 league games during 2022/23, which then led to his major move to Ajax.

Those kinds of numbers haven’t been seen at the Stadium of Light since the heady days of Stewart, with Akpom’s arrival on the scene certainly seeing Isidor shine for the new recruit.

While the 29-year-old sounds like he will need some convincing for a move, Sunderland should pull out all the stops to try and land Ajax’s number ten, as Le Bris adds more quality to help his side’s promotion push.