Kevin Phillips has told the Sunderland hierarchy tying Ross Stewart down to a new contract should be a priority after helping the Black Cats gain promotion to the Championship. The Scot was the club's top goalscorer last season and scored the second goal in the play-off final against Wycombe Wanderers.
Stewart has been a stellar addition to the Sunderland squad since arriving from Ross County in January last year. He's continued his remarkable journey up the football league and could make his international debut for Scotland in the coming weeks.
Nonetheless, his fine form has not gone unnoticed. Middlesbrough, Rangers and QPR are among the clubs interested in signing the 25-year-old who is entering the final 12 months of his contract on Wearside. Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman revealed that the club were in talks over a new deal for the striker last week.
