Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says Jamie Vardy "would be gold dust for a lot of Premier League teams" - and the type of player the Black Cats could use if they get promoted.
Leicester City legend Vardy announced he will be leaving the Foxes at the end of the season but confirmed he was not retiring from professional football. Gabbiadini has likened him to two of Sunderland's greatest strikers - Kevin Phillips and Jermain Defoe.
Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle: "He's not going to demand the same contract that he's on now.
"I think he got well rewarded for his loyalty to the club so I wouldn't think he would be anywhere near the level he's at at this stage.