SB: Cats must get claws into a striker

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has stressed the importance of signing a top striker to replace Kenwyne Jones before the transfer window shuts. The Black Cats sold Jones to Premier League rivals Stoke earlier this month for £8million - and their only goals in two games this season have been a Darren Bent penalty and a Stephen Carr own goal.On-loan Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck, 19, and Martyn Waghorn, 20, are providing cover to Bent and Fraizer Campbell.But Bruce accepts he must find a proven goal-getter to boost the Black Cats' strikepower and compensate for the loss of Jones."It's absolutely paramount that I replace Kenwyne Jones,'' he told the Daily Star. "I've got to do it. We've got a couple of young lads in Danny Welbeck and Martyn Waghorn who will play their part, but they are young boys."I would not want to get to the end of the window without another striker here."Bruce's prime target is believed to be Ghanaian World Cup star, Asamoah Gyan.The 24-year-old Rennes striker is rated at £12million but Sunderland are yet to meet the French club's valuation."We have one or two irons in the fire, but unfortunately nothing is imminent," Bruce added.

Source: Team_Talk