{"id":521721,"date":"2023-08-02T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/?p=521721"},"modified":"2023-08-02T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T06:00:00","slug":"sources-sunderland-could-accept-middlesbrough-bid-for-ross-stewart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/sources-sunderland-could-accept-middlesbrough-bid-for-ross-stewart\/","title":{"rendered":"Sources: Sunderland could accept Middlesbrough bid for Ross Stewart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Middlesbrough are considering testing Sunderland&#8217;s resolve for prolific striker Ross Stewart, <strong>sources have told Football Insider<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Football Insider <\/strong>revealed on Monday (31 July) that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/ross-stewart-southampton-pull-plug-on-sunderland-star-deal-sources\/\">Southampton have pulled out of the race for the 27-year-old and will pursue alternative targets this summer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.co.uk\/ross-stewart\/profil\/spieler\/447995\">Stewart<\/a> has attracted a lot of interest this summer \u2013 including from Premier League newcomers Luton and a host of Championship sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\udea8Deal CLOSE! West Ham submit HUGE Ward-Prowse offer, Gallagher twist, McTominay, Ambrabat, Hall\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/quVCr84RBQQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That is despite the Scotland international remaining out following Achilles surgery \u2013 a factor which may have put off some previously interested clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has just one year remaining on his contract at the Stadium of Light and no progress has been made in renewal talks, meaning his future is up in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-placed source has told <strong>Football Insider <\/strong>that Sunderland are not willing to lose the striker for free next summer and could thus look to sell him in the final month of this window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stewart has proved to be a regular and capable goalscorer since joining the Black Cats in January 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He managed 10 goals and three assists in 13 Championship games last season before picking up the season-ending injury in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The former St Mirren and Ross County hitman has averaged a goal every two games since joining Sunderland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2021\/11\/rsz_gettyimages-1355131806-1024x703.jpg\" alt=\"Middlesbrough\" class=\"wp-image-370217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2021\/11\/rsz_gettyimages-1355131806-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2021\/11\/rsz_gettyimages-1355131806-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2021\/11\/rsz_gettyimages-1355131806-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2021\/11\/rsz_gettyimages-1355131806-1140x783.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2021\/11\/rsz_gettyimages-1355131806-750x515.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2021\/11\/rsz_gettyimages-1355131806.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Middlesbrough, who share the Tees-Wear derby with the Black Cats, are on the hunt for a new striker to bolster their promotion push under Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loan star Cameron Archer has returned to parent club Aston Villa after netting 11 in 23 for Boro last term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other news, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/revealed-sunderland-set-for-12m-boost-after-championship-deal-agreed\/\">Sunderland set for \u00a312m boost after Championship deal agreed.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Middlesbrough are considering testing Sunderland&#8217;s resolve for prolific striker Ross Stewart, sources have told Football Insider. Football Insider revealed on Monday (31 July) that Southampton have pulled out of the race for the 27-year-old and will pursue alternative targets this summer. 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