•  Tony Mowbray’s comments on Jay Stansfield should interest Sunderland and Ipswich Town in their search for a striker.
•  Mowbray insists that Stansfield is enjoying his football at Birmingham City and wants him to stay.
•  Both Sunderland and Ipswich should make a move for Stansfield to strengthen their chances of promotion.

Regarding Birmingham City striker Jay Stansfield, Tony Mowbray’s remarks

should intrigue both Sunderland and Ipswich Town in their respective pursuits of a striker.

After their 2-1 victory over Stoke City on Saturday afternoon, the former Black Cats manager discussed the 21-year-old’s

future with the team. The on-loan Fulham striker opened the score at the

bet365 Stadium with his ninth goal of the year.

Ipswich Town and Sunderland reportedly expressed interest in signing

the highly regarded striker during the January transfer window; the Cottagers have the option to recall him this month.

Several clubs are apparently keen to move for the player.

Furthermore, Mowbray’s remarks might rekindle Sunderland and Ipswich’s

interest in obtaining a long-term deal for the highly-regarded striker.

Tony Mowbray makes claim on Jay Stansfield’s future with Birmingham City

Stansfield is enjoying his football in the West Midlands, Mowbray claimed,

despite interest from rival Championship clubs.

Mowbray told BirminghamLive, “I talk to him most days, and he is really enjoying

his football and scoring goals.” Would he like to return and sit on the bench for a

few minutes here and there? A young player should, in my opinion, want to

play, want to score, and want to show off his skills.

“There is nothing we can do if they do call him back. No, I’m not expecting it. While we have him, let’s just enjoy him.

Before signing a new four-year contract with Blues last August, Stansfield signed a new deal with Fulham. He has already

received Premier League playing time and is well-regarded by the Cottagers.

But Mowbray wants the Blues to seize the opportunity if it presents itself to sign Stansfield on a long-term basis.

“I believe we should definitely be in the market for (Stansfield) if there’s a

number where he could definitely come and play here,” the Blues manager

continued. I believe he finds it quite enjoyable.

“He would want to play in the Premier League if he thought he was going to play

in the Premier League, but I’m pretty sure he doesn’t want to go and sit on the

bench, I’m sure he much prefers playing in the Championship and scoring goals.

It’s not our decision, it’s Fulham’s decision, but I know he’s enjoying it.”

Sunderland and Ipswich should be on high alert following Tony Mowbray’s comments on Jay Stansfield

Without a doubt, Sunderland’s lack of a competent striker could ultimately sink

their hopes of making the playoffs this year.

That was further confirmed by Friday night’s 2-1 loss to Hull City at home,

where they managed just three of 15 attempted attempts on goal, compared to just two for the visitors.

With Sunderland’s forwards managing just two goals between them this season,

the Black Cats have been highly dependent on Jack Clarke’s goal.