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title: "Sunderland: Stephen Elliott calls for Sam Greenwood return"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ben Crump"
section: "League One News"
published: "2020-09-29T12:40:25Z"
modified: "2020-09-29T12:40:25Z"
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# Sunderland: Stephen Elliott calls for Sam Greenwood return

**Stephen Elliott has suggested on [social media platform Twitter](https://twitter.com/SleevesElliott/status/1310578375099133952) that a move for Leeds United youngster Sam Greenwood would be a good idea.**

With the transfer window in England open until early October, Black Cats boss Phil Parkinson could still bring in some new faces.

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Relying on the likes of Will Grigg, Charlie Wyke and Danny Graham for goals, Parkinson could add a fourth striker to his squad in hopes of providing enough firepower to ensure a promotion back to the Championship.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

One striker who has now been linked with a move to the Stadium of Light is Greenwood, having performed well for the Yorkshire club’s under-23 side against Sunderland on Monday evening, netting an impressive hat-trick.

The 18-year-old’s rise and good form at both under-18 and under-23 level could see him move out on loan to gain first team experience.

Former Sunderland and Republic of Ireland international forward Elliott has suggested on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/SleevesElliott/status/1310578375099133952) that the Black Cats should sign Greenwood on loan from Leeds.

> Sam Greenwood hat trick against the 23s. I wonder if could come back on loan if he not gonna get in Leeds 1st team yet!! [#SAFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SAFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
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> — Stephen Elliott (@SleevesElliott) [September 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/SleevesElliott/status/1310578375099133952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Greenwood joined Leeds from Arsenal in the summer transfer window, as announced on the [Gunners’ official website](https://www.arsenal.com/news/sam-greenwood-joins-leeds-united) in August 2020, having left Sunderland in 2018.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

If Greenwood is available on a loan deal, Sunderland boss Parkinson would be wise to complete a move. Indeed, since leaving the Black Cats he has flourished in youth football, netting a total of 23 goals whilst providing 12 assists in his 63 appearances ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sam-greenwood/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/532178)).

The more attacking options the better for Parkinson this season with promotion very much on the agenda and important.

***Do you think Sunderland should make a move for Sam Greenwood? Let us know in the comments section below…***