Oxford United manager Karl Robinson is looking to sign Sunderland striker Will Grigg before the end of the January transfer window.
Oxford United Manager Karl Robinson Looking to Sign Sunderland Striker Will Grigg
Grigg Has Worked With Robinson Before
Will Grigg has worked under Karl Robinson before. The 29-year-old netted 22 times from 50 appearances while on loan at MK Dons, winning promotion from League One in the process.
It prompted Wigan Athletic to sign the striker from Brentford, where he would go on to score 65 goals from 150 appearances.
Oxford Linked Before
Last January, the striker looked close to being reunited with Robinson but new Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson blocked a move, something that Grigg later confirmed.
But now, despite being heavily linked with a move to Shrewsbury Town, Oxford have shown their interest. Speaking to the Oxford Mail, Robinson said: “I want him to fight with Matty Taylor and Sam Winnall for a place up front.”
Taylor has hit 11 goals from 23 appearances since joining the club permanently in the summer, while summer signing Sam Winnall has struggled with fitness and injuries, limiting the 30-year-old to just eight appearances.
However, Grigg has also had his injury concerns. The 29-year-old hasn’t featured for the Black Cats since mid-December having been suffering from a knee problem.
Out of Favour at Sunderland
It clearly hasn’t worked for Will Grigg at Sunderland. Eight goals from 61 appearances isn’t the sort of return that the Black Cats would have expected when they parted with a reported £4 million in January 2019.
This season, Grigg is yet to score. He has managed just 12 appearances and completed 90 minutes on just two occasions.
This poor form has prompted a move away with Shrewsbury Town looking likely to secure a deal. However, with a switch to Oxford to contend with, Grigg now has another option.
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