Hibs 'target' Ross Stewart leaves Ross County for England's League One

Hibs had been linked with interest in Ross County striker Ross Stewart but he has joined Sunderland (Photo by Bill Murray / SNS Group)

The Staggies ace had been linked with both Hibs and Aberdeen but has moved to the English League One side for a reported fee of £500,000.

The 24-year-old has penned an initial two-and-a-half-year deal at the Stadium of Light, with an option for a further year.

Stewart said: "When the opportunity came to come to Sunderland, I just wanted to get it done as soon as I could. I will give 100% in every game; I’m a very committed and hard-working player, and as a striker, hopefully I can bring a lot of goals to the club as well.”

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson added: “I think Ross is a player that will be great for us in the short-term, but he can also develop and improve over the long-term. He’s at a good age, he’s very fit and quick, and he obviously has good height as well, so has all attributes to succeed.”

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