Ross Stewart from Sunderland to West Brom: Is it a good potential move? Would he start? What does he offer?

Ross Stewart has lit up League One for Sunderland over the course of the last campaign – and there is now interest in his services from elsewhere.

West Brom are one of a number of Championship sides keen to add him to their squad this summer, although Sunderland have opened talks over a new deal to try and ward some of these interested suitors off the player.

The forward might be with a Black Cats group that is now back in the second tier but that won’t mean he might not be tempted by the prospect of a move elsewhere.

The Baggies could be back amongst the promotion contenders next season – and that could mean the forward might fancy a move. But is it a good deal for the club and would he start if he did move to the Hawthorns?

Is it a good potential move?

In short, it looks like that would be a resounding yes.

West Brom have been short upfront recently and a new striker should certainly be a priority during this offseason. It was an issue that plagued Valerien Ismael and continued to trouble Steve Bruce too.

The Baggies may have a few options there right now – Karlan Grant, Callum Robinson and Daryl Dike for example – but injuries and loss of form meant they struggled to hit the back of the net.

Stewart might not be tested at Championship level but the signs suggest that he could add some more firepower to their attack for sure. With 24 goals to his name in the third tier last season, he certainly knows where the back of the net is – and that means it would certainly be a good move for West Brom.

Would he start?

That probably depends on the other options that the Baggies have at the club come the beginning of the season.

If Daryl Dike is fit, then you would expect him to get the nod considering his ability in the