By Chris,
July 14 2009
Steve Bruce has done business with his old boss Sir Alex Ferguson – with Frazier Campbell leaving Old Trafford and joining Sunderland in a deal worth an initial £3.5million. The Black Cats have beaten rivals Hull to the signature of the English forward; with any fee possibly rising to as much as £6million.
The
21-year-old passed a medical on the weekend and becomes Sunderland's
first new signing of the summer.
Campbell has always been regarded as an
excellent prospect for the future; but has struggled to win regular first-team
football with United.
The
forward has made only four senior appearances for United - but made a huge
impact on loan at Hull
during the 2007/2008 season where he bagged 15 league goals. He spent last
season at Spurs; but struggled for regular games and hit the net only three
times.
It's disappointing
to see another potentially-bright youngster leaving without a proper chance.
Good luck to Campbell
at the Stadium of Light.
