{"id":634276,"date":"2024-01-18T15:35:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T20:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=634276"},"modified":"2026-03-15T13:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T17:51:35","slug":"sunderland-transfer-rumours-interest-in-striker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/01\/18\/sunderland-transfer-rumours-interest-in-striker\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunderland Transfer Rumours: Black Cats Have Genuine Interest in Prolific Striker"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the latest Sunderland transfer rumours, we look at the report in the Sunderland Echo<\/a> claiming Notts County\u2019s prolific marksman Macaulay Langstaff is a genuine target for the Black Cats this transfer window. The striker who hails from Stockton-on-Tees could welcome a return to the North East and test himself at Championship level. We also look at the latest involving Yann M’Vila and Alex Pritchard.<\/p>\n

Sunderland Transfer Rumours: Black Cats Have Genuine Interest in Striker<\/span><\/h2>\n

Prolific Marksman at National League and League Two<\/span><\/h3>\n

Langstaff played for several North East teams at non-league level at the beginning of his career but it was when he moved to Gateshead that the goals began to flow.\u00a0<\/span>36 goals in 63 appearances in all competitions, 32 in one season earned him a Player of the Year award and a place in the league’s team of the year. <\/span><\/p>\n

His performances earned him a move to Notts County where his goalscoring hit new heights. 42 goals in 45 league games set a club and league record. These goals helped County achieve promotion back to the Football League. The step up hasn\u2019t fazed him having scored 20 league goals already this season. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sunderland Transfer Rumours: Black Cats Will Face Stiff Competition for His Signature <\/span><\/h3>\n

Should Sunderland<\/a> decide that Langstaff is the man they want, a fee of around \u00a31.5 million will reportedly be required to tempt Notts County into selling a player they bought for just \u00a350,000. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, the Blacks will face competition for his signature with a host of clubs interested. North East rivals Middlesbrough are reportedly interested as are Wrexham, Derby County, Peterborough United, Birmingham City and Scottish Premier League side Hearts. <\/span><\/p>\n

Other Sunderland Transfer Rumours<\/span><\/h3>\n

Interest in Alex Pritchard <\/span><\/h3>\n

Elsewhere, attacking midfielder Alex Pritchard is reportedly a target for Turkish club Sivasspor. Turkish TV reporter Ertan Suzgun<\/span><\/a> from Sports Digitale has reported that an official bid has been made for Pritchard whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season. <\/span><\/p>\n

Head coach Michael Beale<\/a> spoke about Pritchard in his latest press conference. He said: \u201cAlex has been excellent since I\u2019ve come in. He missed the first couple of games but then he\u2019s played very well. His contract situation was ongoing before I came in, that\u2019s between him and the club. At the moment he\u2019s here, he\u2019s in our team and playing well so that\u2019s my focus.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Latest on Yann M\u2019Vila<\/span><\/h3>\n

French outlet Foot Mertaco<\/a> have reported that ‘M’Vila is the priority of\u00a0Sunderland’, with <\/span>reporter Santi Aouna adding contact has taken place. The midfielder was a fan favourite during his only season on Wearside in 2015\/16 where he featured 40 times on loan. <\/span><\/p>\n

The now 33-year-old is currently a free agent and has already spoke of his willingness to return to the Stadium of Light. At the end of last year, M\u2019Vila said<\/a>: \u201cThere is only one club for which I would have agreed to return to the lower division for is Sunderland, to help them return to the Premier League. I had an extraordinary year there. I\u2019m not just a footballer, I can help on and off the pitch, I know the moments of crisis. I am a reliable person. If you trust me, I\u2019ll give it back to you a thousand times.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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