David Healy looks to leave Sunderland

01 January 2010 14:06
The former Leeds and Manchester United forward has become frustrated by his lack of frontline action under Steve Bruce and is willing to drop down from the Premier League to League One to invigorate his career. [LNB]"The time has come for me to look at other options if I am only going to get 10 minutes here and 15 minutes there at Sunderland," said Healy, who has scored a record 35 goals in 78 internationals for Northern Ireland. [LNB]Victor Anichebes Everton future in doubt after row with David MoyesAnton Ferdinand poised to join SunderlandFulhams David Healy having Sunderland medical as Steve Davis completes Rangers switchPedro Mendes hails importance of Kevin Thomsons return to fitness for Rangers"I don't know if anything will happen during this transfer window but I certainly have to consider it. [LNB]"When you train all week, all you want to do is play at the weekend and have something to show for your efforts. [LNB]"Going to Old Trafford, Anfield, the Emirates and Stamford Bridge is what football is all about. Unfortunately for me, most of my experiences have been as a substitute and it leaves you wanting more." [LNB]Healy, 30, whose former clubs also include Fulham and Preston, continued: "The top flight is the best place to be and every player wants to experience it but if something happens and I move out of it, then so be it. [LNB]"I'm not above the Championship or League One. I've played there before and enjoyed it. [LNB]"It's a no-brainer for me - if it is the best thing for my career to drop out of the Premier League then I will certainly do that but let's see what January brings." [LNB]Healy, signed by Bruce's predecessor Roy Keane, has tasted just 64 minutes of first-team action this term and seems certain to leave Wearside on loan this month. [LNB]Championship sides Coventry City, Sheffield United and Derby County are expected to lead the chase for Healy. [LNB]

Source: Telegraph