“It’s unrealistic” – QPR eye in-demand Sunderland player: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

QPR have reportedly joined the race for Sunderland striker Ross Stewart.

The towering Scot bagged 26 goals for the Black Cats to help them secure promotion to the Championship and, according to a report from the print edition of The Mirror (May 26, page 62), he’s a player on the R’s radar.

But would he be a good signing? And do they need him?

We quizzed our FLW writers for their thoughts…

George Dagless

It’s certainly worth a look from the Hoops.

Stewart had a fine season for Sunderland in Sky Bet League One and proved crucial in their promotion win via the play-offs in the 21/22 campaign.

He deserves a chance in the Championship then and will get that at the Stadium of Light if he stays now, which might make QPR’s chances of getting him harder.

QPR do need another forward, though, with Charlie Austin leaving the club and Stewart has the ability to be the focal point around which the likes of Ilias Chair and Chris Willock can play.

I think it could be a good signing, but I feel as though Sunderland will be able to keep him.

Carla Devine

Ross Stewart has done brilliantly for Sunderland in League one this year having scored 24 goals in 46 appearances for the Black Cats as well as two crucial goals during their play-off campaign.

With Sunderland gaining promotion to the Championship anyway the step up is his natural next step and it’s not hard to understand why he’s in demand.

Furthermore, he’s definitely a signing that QPR need. Following the departure of Charlie Austin and the end of Andre Gray’s loan, Rangers