Everything you need to know about Celtic striker Daniel Cummings who has been linked with a surprise Sunderland move.
While Sunderland have had an excellent start to the season, their form has taken a downturn over recent weeks.
Regis Le Bris’ side are winless in their last five games after drawing each one. This has seen the team fall from the top of the Championship to fourth.
Therefore, many of the Stadium of Light faithful will be looking towards the January window as a chance to bring in more stars and help regain momentum.
One such player linked is Celtic youngster Daniel Cummings. Therefore, Sunderland AFC News has provided you with everything you need to know about the upcoming star.
What is Daniel Cummings’ age and height?
Cummings was born on April 14, 2006. At the time of writing this makes him 18 years old. He also stands at 1.85 metres which is six foot one inch tall.
What position does he play?
Throughout his career so far, Cummings has mainly been utilised as a striker.
Who does Daniel Cummings play for?
Cummings has spent his entire career at Scottish giants Celtic. After coming through the academy, the 18-year-old is now in the Celtic B team but is yet to make a senior appearance for the A side.
How good is Daniel Cummings?
Despite still being young, Cummings has quickly earned a reputation for being a clinical striker.
So far this campaign, the 18-year-old has netted multiple times. In the UEFA Youth League, Cummings scored his fifth goal in as many games in their 1-0 win over Club Brugge in November.
Domestically, the striker has netted 22 goals in 20 games this season in the same age group matches.
For Celtic B – who compete in Scotland’s fifth tier – he has scored 17 goals in 15 games this campaign taking his total to 29 in 42 overall.
Brendan Rodgers on Daniel Cummings‘ Celtic form
As a result of his form, first-team manager Brendan Rodgers has recently said: “There’s so much involved in a young player getting an opportunity to play. I would like to think that I’ve been a coach that all my career, I’ve put in young players.
“If you trace my career back as a manager, before (in) my 15 years as a youth development coach, I’ve played players at 16 years of age, 17, 18.
“It’s not just about scoring goals or performing, it’s your mentality, it’s your professionalism, it’s all these things alongside ability that is what gets you the opportunity, so that’s always something I’ll assess. I think in terms of Daniel’s output, his goals in his games, he’s done very well.
“Okay, but like I say, there’s lots of things that when I bring in a young player, I consider. Young players will always get a chance here and there’s always a number of factors why they can or can’t get a chance, but the first one’s normally ability. If they’re good enough, they’ll get a chance.
“You’ll hear all these things about Celtic and the pathway. There’s not a pathway here, so they won’t get a chance. If you’re good enough you’ll get a chance. Good enough in terms of your game and good enough in your attitude.
“If you do that, and you have a little bit of patience, you can become a Celtic player like Callum McGregor, like Kieran Tierney, like Tony Ralston, like Stephen Welsh, like Dane Murray who’s played some games.
“You’ll get a chance, but you’ve got to have the right traits in order to be a Celtic player.”
Do Sunderland want to sign Daniel Cummings?
With the January window just around the corner, Sunderland are now being linked with possible signings. One possible new face that could be brought in is Cummings.
Cummings was linked was a move to Sunderland in late November. However, the Black Cats face competition from Championship rivals Burnley, and Premier League trio Fulham, Ipswich Town, and Wolves.
Daniel Cummings’ Celtic contract situation
Cummings signed his first professional at Celtic in the summer of 2022. Since then, he has not renewed which has caused unease at Celtic Park.
As it stands, Cummings is set to be out of contract next summer which could help Sunderland strike a deal.