Sunderland have been after a striker all season and now they appear to be in the running for one this January. Kieffer Moore has been rumoured to be a main target with a loan move possible.
It has been an up-and-down season for Sunderland which currently sees them sitting in sixth place in the Championship.
In recent weeks, Michael Beale has taken control of the wheel at the Stadium of Light. In that time he has seen two wins, a draw and two defeats.
With all that being said, there has been a struggle for goals at times within the Black Cats’ squad. This has seen just 12 sides score fewer goals in the Championship this season, according to FotMob.
Their saviour this season has been Jack Clarke who has registered a top-class total of 12 goals and two assists. This sees him well ahead in the top scorer ranking for the club, eight above his nearest teammate.
The three recognised strikers at the club have one goal between them this campaign. This must be prefixed by the fact their average age is 21.6 and inexperienced to the Championship.
As this is the case, it will not come as a surprise to any Sunderland fan that a striker appears to be top of the January shopping list.
Loan move for Kieffer Moore in January likely
With all that being said, it is going to be a necessary requirement that Beale brings in a striker in the winter window. This is especially the case should Clarke leave with Premier League interest surrounding him.
Now fans can be excited as links to a Premier League striker with plenty of Championship experience has arisen. This has been reported by Alan Nixon who has suggested that the Black Cats are in the running for Kieffer Moore.
In a post to his Patreon page, Nixon said: “Bournemouth striker Kieffer Moore is wanted by promotion-chasing Sunderland in a shock move. Welsh number nine Moore is available and keen to play in the buildup to Euro 2024. The black cats fancy him strongly
“More could head out on loan. Although the cherries would also sell Sunderland hope to put a package together for him.”
It would appear that the Welshman has a point to prove. With a good attitude with him, Moore could be an excellent signing. This is especially true given that Zazariy Rusyn has been used as a solo number nine in recent weeks.
On that point, Nixon added: “It is a change of direction for Sunderland who have gone without a traditional experienced centre forward this season.
“Moore has several other admirers, but Sunderland are in strongly and hope to clinch the deal quickly.”
With fixtures against Ipswich, Hull and Stoke, it is hopeful that Moore can come in and take part in some of those games. Given his Premier League and Championship experience he could prove to be a valuable signing. Whether this be on loan or not, it would be a good bit of business.