, “Over the moon” – Sunderland fans react to last-minute signing of Will Grigg

“Over the moon” – Sunderland fans react to last-minute signing of Will Grigg

On Friday morning, League One promotion chasers Sunderland announced that they had completed the last-minute signing of striker Will Grigg from Championship side Wigan Athletic.

After pursuing a deal throughout the January transfer window, Sunderland finally sealed the signing of Wigan Athletic striker Will Grigg. They announced the arrival of Grigg on their Twitter account on Friday morning in fitting fashion.

The Northern Ireland international pens a three-and-a-half year deal with the Black Cats, coming in to bolster Jack Ross’ attacking options amid the departure of youngster Josh Maja to French Ligue 1 side Bordeaux earlier in the window.

According to Sky Sports, Wigan Athletic had turned down five bids from Sunderland as they battled to keep hold of their star striker. However, a final sixth bid of £4m was too much for Wigan Athletic to turn down. They accepted the deadline day offer from the Black Cats and the deal was completed late on Thursday night, prior to Friday’s announcement.

Wigan boss Paul Cook was keen to keep the striker, telling Wigan Today last week:

“Will Grigg has a price, everyone has a price! But I think with the fact you’ve seen us rebuffing four attempts – and forgive me Sunderland if I’m saying anything wrong – you can clearly see our intent is not to sell players.”

Wigan stated the fee that Sunderland will pay £4m in total for the striker in their announcement of his departure, posting on Twitter this morning:

Upon the announcement, Sunderland fans have been reacting on Twitter, showing their joy at the arrival of Grigg.

https://twitter.com/ChristophSAFC/status/1091313131513511938

https://twitter.com/ncowan11/status/1091374646711275520

https://twitter.com/Mence10/status/1091361430975205376

 

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