Coca-Cola Divisions: Stead to Sunderland?

Blackburn striker Jonathan Stead could join Sunderland this week after the two clubs agreed a fee for his services. Stead, 22, will hold talks with Black Cats boss Mick McCarthy to discuss terms of a potential transfer.

"Blackburn accepted a fee and gave Jon permission to speak to Sunderland," said Stead's agent John Seasman.

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He's not that bad, will do a good job for Sunderland. But they will still struggle with life in the Prem.

He needs confidence infront of goal to help Sunderland, but hes proved he can do it

why are blackburn letting him go, i thought he had proved he was half decent.

Premiership new boys Sunderland have signed England Under-21 striker Jon Stead from Blackburn for £1.8m.

The 22-year-old has signed a four-year deal after 16 months at Ewood Park.

"I'm finally putting on the red and white after wearing blue and white, so I'm delighted and looking forward to it," Stead told Sunderland's website.

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