Sunderland line up Man City misfit Adam Johnson

• zocoss

  30 May 12, 16:13

  Adam and leave? Sunderland line up Man City misfit Johnson

   

  O'Neill wants to bring England winger home to Wearside - and has a cunning plan to play him on the left and James McClean on the right

   

  

  Stadium of flight: Johnson could be up for a move after losing his England spot

  Martin O'Neill wants to offer Manchester City winger Adam Johnson a chance to rekindle his England career.

  Sunderland manager O'Neill has Johnson high on his wanted list this summer, either as a loan or as a permanent deal, as he seeks new recruits who'll improve the club's goals tally.

  Johnson has lost his place in the international side while struggling for regular football at Eastlands, so a switch 'home' to Wearside - he is from nearby Easington - could be beneficial.

  Although Johnson's City wages of £50,000 a week could be a problem for Sunderland, they may be subsidised by his parent club as part of any loan deal.

  However, City boss Roberto Mancini, who has had doubts over the 24-year-old's attitude to defensive duties, could also consider a get-your-money-back deal worth the £7million he paid Middlesbrough for Johnson in 2010.

  O'Neill wants a left winger despite young Ireland international James McClean making his big breakthrough last season, as he believes McClean could also be used on the right side.

• dragg

  30 May 12, 16:21

  he's good. sunderland should sign him.
• I.imba

  30 May 12, 16:33

  not too bad for sunderland, help to build up the squad. 

  Good for city to clear their players also

• Bus&Soccer l0v3r (VO3x 1)

  31 May 12, 09:34

  excellent move from sunderland..
  
  buythe wages... a bit high 50K lolx