Aston Villa are open to selling Ross McCormack as Sunderland make him a top priority, according to the Birmingham Mail.
What’s the story?
The Scottish striker has failed to make an impact at Villa Park since his £12m move from Fulham last summer.
McCormack headed to the Midlands after hitting 23 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions for the Cottagers in the 2015-16 campaign.
However, the forward netted just three times in 20 Championship outings for Villa before he was sent on loan to Nottingham Forest for the remainder of the season.
According to the Birmingham Mail, Sunderland manager Simon Grayson is keen to reunite with McCormack following the pair’s time together at Leeds.
Villa would prefer to sell rather than consider a loan for the forward, who was left out of the club’s pre-season trip to Germany.
What should Villa do?
It is disappointing for all concerned that McCormack did not continue his impressive form at Villa Park.
His time at the club has been a bizarre one as he fell out with manager Steve Bruce and suffered bouts of injury and illness.
Any club would want to get back as much of the £12m paid, but due to his disrupted season, it may be difficult to do so.
Most players are overpriced in this market, but Championship clubs are unlikely to meet high asking prices.
Villa should get what they can in this window rather than risk McCormack’s valuation lowering further.
