What Sunderland target Morrison has said about his future at Derby
Sunderland have been credited with interest in former Manchester United playmaker Ravel Morrison – but what has he previously said about his future plans?
The 29-year-old will see his contract expire at Derby County this summer, meaninghewillbeavailableonafree transfer.
Morrison made 36 Championship appearances for the Rams last season, scoring four goals and providing four assists.
AccordingtoFootballInsider, Championship clubs Preston North End, Huddersfield Town and Sunderland have all set their sights on signing the attacker this summer.
After coming through the ranks at Manchester United, Morrison moved to West Ham United in 2012 and has struggled to settle at a club despite spells at Middlesbrough, Sheffield
United and Cardiff City.
Asked before Derby were relegated to League One whether he’d like to stay, MorrisontoldtheDerbyTelegraph: "Yes, definitely. It’s a massive club, the fans are great.
"I would love the team to stay up and we get a new owner, and we keep the team and push for something next year.
"We will have to see what the new owners do and what’s going on with the league.
"A lot of managers look at me and don’t want to give me the chance, but Wayne [Rooney]hasputhistrustinme,given me the chance, and I am enjoying my football and want to repay him.
"Themanagerhasgivenme a chance and believed in me. It is nice when Wayne gives you a chance – he is like similar to me.Obviouslyheisalotbetter, butheissimilartomeinbeinga player who always wants to get on the ball.
“He knows what it is like and he helps me. It is enjoyable to play underneath him."
Sunderland, meanwhile, have confirmed tickets for the pre-season trip to Dundee UnitedonSaturday,July16will be on sale from 9am on Monday.
A club statement added: “Tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £10 for over-65s, students and under-18s and £5 for under-16s.
“These must be purchased via Dundee United’s website and will be sent as a digital ticket to supporters to either print at home or download onto their phone. Ambulant tickets with a personal assistant and wheelchair tickets with a personalassistantarepricedat £10 – these must be purchased directly from the Stadium of Light ticket office by emailing ticket.office@safc.com.”