Sunderland should sign Kieffer Moore and then follow it up with these 2 deals
FLW look at three players Sunderland should be pushing to sign this summer as their summer plans take shape ahead of 2024/25.
After an underwhelming season of stagnation in the second tier in finishing 16th in the league, there are bound to be a number of changes behind the scenes at the Stadium of Light, with the futures of many players up for discussion in both the short and long-term.
The club have had four permanent managers in two years and are in need of the next boss to take a young squad to the next level. A swift appointment would also allow for an easier summer, with whoever comes in able to assess the playing squad and hit the ground running, whilst dragging things out could see the Black Cats fall behind their Championship peers in preparation for next season.
For now, the club have plenty of work to do, and that includes signings.Here, we have taken a look at three incomings that Sunderland should look to make as soon as possible, as the Black Cats aim to be in the promotion hunt again in 2024/25.
Kieffer Moore
Last season, the Black Cats signed Nazariy Rusyn, Eliezer Mayenda, Mason Burstow, and Luis Semedo, and they recorded a combined total of three goals. One obvious area that the club must address is their goal output in attack, and one way to improve would be signing a centre-forward that can guarantee goals at this level.
Sunderland have previously been linked with Welsh international striker Kieffer Moore, with the Black Cats said to be interested in a move for him back in January. Moore is clearly an excellent player at this level and it’s no surprise that seemingly half the Championship were trying to sign him when it became apparent that AFC Bournemouth were happy to let him leave on loan.
If Sunderland were to sign Moore, they’d be signing a player who has scored 54 goals in the second tier in 173 appearances and one that is guaranteed to score goals. Regardless of who the manager is, the Wearsiders need to put their obsession with signing young players behind them and add some experience to their squad in some areas, particularly down their spine.
Moore would add a much-needed focal point to spearhead their attack and would improve the side significantly. The Welshman could be the difference between a mid-table finish and finishing in the top six, such is the impact he’s made previously in the division. Sunderland, perhaps more so than any other side in the division, need to sign a proven Championship goalscorer, and with Moore’s future at Bournemouth
