Bournemouth striker Sam Surridge has opened up about his proposed transfer to Sunderland falling through during January's transfer window, revealing he was ready to leave the south coast club.
Surridge was on Sunderland's shopping list and look set to join them on loan for the rest of the season on transfer deadline day but the deal collapsed.
The 20-year-old was on Sunderland's radar after scoring 12 goals in 20 games during the first half of the season while on loan at League Two side Oldham Athletic.
The Black Cats signed Will Grigg from Wigan instead and Surridge was convinced to fight for his place by his manager Eddie Howe.