Man United face major hurdle in January pursuit of £50m-rated Premier League star

In short, the 24-year-old has everything United want in a new striker. While they are willing to make a move for him in the winter transfer window, Sunderland have no intention of negotiating his departure mid-season.

They value him at around £50 million, so a potential transfer won’t be straightforward, even if the Black Cats were ready to negotiate.