Fulham set out clear summer transfer stance on one-time key Sunderland striking target

On their summer intentions, Fulham has already decided on the striker who Sunderland nearly bought last year.The manager of Fulham, Marco Silva, has ruled out sending striker Jay Stansfield on loan in the summer.

Last summer, Stansfield was one of Sunderland’s top strike targets; a deal is said to have been near, but the 21-year-old ultimately decided to sign with Birmingham City. Although Stansfield stayed at St Andrews and the season ended in relegation to League One, Stansfield’s stock increased significantly. The Black Ctas were ready to renew their interest in the January window. Having scored 13 goals in all competitions, he was voted the team’s player of the season.