Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 3rd July Part One: Chelsea, PSG, Everton and more

AZ Alkmaar have rejected a bid from Sunderland for United States striker Jozy Altidore, 20, who has scored 31 goals in 41 appearances for the Dutch club.

Full story: Shields Gazette

What’s the story? Altidore has the physical capability and the pace to do well in England. He’s re-found his scoring boots in Holland after bouncing around for a while.Does it make sense? Di Canio likes hard working athletes. Altidore ticks the box.Is the price right? £4m or so could be about right. Too much more is getting in to risky territory.Will it happen? 8/10 – He wants to try his luck in a major league again and Sunderland’s new recruitment policy seeks his type of players.