I’LL MAKE GRADE

BOURNEMOUTH outcast Max Gradel is ready to snub Sunderland to stay and fight for his place at the Vitality Stadium.

Gradel, a £7million buy from St Etienne in the summer of 2015, was expected to quit the south coast after being limited to just 11 substitute appearances last season. But speaking after netting in Bournemouth’s 2-1 friendly win over Portuguese outfit Estoril, the Ivory Coast international (right) said: “It is a fresh start because I have come a long way.

“I have a good feeling about this season.”