The strikers’ rotation has begun

 Sunderland are looking for a striker to replace Darren Bent, who moved to Aston Villa. They have lost on-loan striker Danny Welbeck for eight weeks after exploratory knee surgery.The Black Cats have only one fit striker, Asamoah Gyan, for Saturday's visit in Blackpool.

 Stoke City have accepted a bid of £3m from Sunderland for striker Ricardo Fuller (despite he would not pass a medical), reports BBC.

Aston Villa striker John Carew has joined Stoke City on loan for the rest of the season.

Aston Villa          Stoke City             Sunderland

Carew          =>    R. Fuller        =>      D. Bent