Forget Defoe: Sunderland must now swoop for teen prodigy with 21 goals in 13 games - opinion

League One outfit Sunderland have reportedly registered an interest in 18-year-old Guiseley striker Josh Stones, with the Black Cats trailing league rivals Wigan Athletic.

According to Football Insider, the Wearside outfit are keen on the non-league sensation, who is also part of the England schoolboy set-up, but face competition from both Wigan and Scottish giants Rangers.

The young Englishman has scored 21 times in 13 games for the National League North side’s youth team this season whilst making 15 appearances for the first-team scoring once.