Quinn could be set to see the Light

IRELAND’S former leading goalscorer Niall Quinn could be about to strike again for his old club Sunderland - by putting together a bid to buy the Premiership strugglers.

The club, which recently sacked former Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy as manager, looks certain to return to Championship football. Club chairman Bob Murray has indicated a willingness to sell his majority stake at the Stadium of Light.

The BBC reported yesterday that Sunderland’s ex-striker - who played for the club between 1996 and 2002 - is interested in putting a bid together.