Quinn: Defoe needs a partner

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David Moyes must sign another striker to help Jermain Defoe if Sunderland are to remain in the Premier League, according to Niall Quinn.

Sunderland appointed Moyes on a four-year deal on Saturday after Sam Allardyce was confirmed as the new England manager.

Former Sunderland striker Quinn, who was chairman of the club between 2006 and 2011, believes Moyes’ first task at the Stadium of Light is to find support for Defoe.

“Relying on Jermain Defoe to keep Sunderland in the league or indeed push up the league, I don’t think they can go through the year with just that,” Quinn told Sky Sports News HQ.

“I think it would be encouraging if Sunderland were to sign another proven goalscorer.”  

Defoe, 33, scored 15 league goals in 32 games last season as Sunderland finished two points above relegation in 17th.

Quinn thinks there are a number of areas in the Black Cats’ side that Moyes will need to …

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