Former Newcastle United midfielder Don Hutchison has urged Sunderland boss Gus Poyet to move for Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes.

Hutchison wrote in the Evening Chronicle: "Gus needs to see Steven Fletcher getting back on the goal trail but do you know what, I'd take a look at Jordan Rhodes. He's a natural finisher in my book.

"I was working with Danny Murphy the other day and he told me he's a nightmare to play with as a midfielder. He doesn't do the work in the box but he's a cool, calm finisher like Robbie Fowler - exactly what Sunderland need.

"Gus should have his scouts watching him."