Sunderland Transfers: 10 Dream Alternatives To Fabio Borini
5. Troy Deeney
Not a name that everyone will instantly be familiar with granted, but Deeney is a forward for Championship side Watford, with an impressive goal ratio to boot. At 26, the six-foot Deeney has an eye for a long-range effort with a hefty number of his goals coming from either the edge of the box or just outside. Hes also quick and possesses a poachers instinct which by now, scoring a goal every other game for Watford has attracted some Premier League interest. The obvious drawback, however, is that he hasnt played in the Premiership, yet, though there are plenty who must see the potential for him to make the step up. While mobile, he is more the centre forward kind of player, very much like a young Stan Collymore. Of course in terms of Gus Poyets long-term plans and thinking regarding Borini, it is a little difficult to know exactly how he could see the Italian progress. Having only played once centrally for Sunderland all of last season, its is likely that he wouldnt want him to make that transition right away. But then second-guessing Poyet is difficult to do. While someone who isnt afraid of taking on a long range effort as Deeney, as another option may also be appealing. Sunderland fans are still dreaming of that thunderbolt of Borinis at home to Newcastle which proved the winner last year. Its moments like that cemented him into Wearside folk law.
