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Sunderland with transfer fees and wages have spent £5.6 million approx on McNair whereas our spending on Goldson is more like £2.3 million. Whether McNair is worth that much may depend on his injury prognosis?

PS: Limited information research: it appears McNair's knee injury was not caused by wear and tear but a collision, so unlike Buckley. More versatile than Goldson so more chance of getting in the first XI. Younger as well.

Very much like Buckley, good technique, quick, started off well, but as injury prone as Buckley, whether unlucky or made of glass? Video not a patch on the Buckley one. PS: I never rated Bridcutt very much at the EPL standard. McNair price (ante £3.5 m) very much depends on his injuries...

ACL https://www.transfermarkt.com/paddy-mcnair/verletzungen/spieler/167268

Protocol demands we place a formal bid before assessing the medical condition. https://www.inbrief.co.uk/football-law/football-player-under-contract-approach-clubs/

The anterior cruciate ligament can be injured in several ways: Changing direction rapidly Stopping suddenly Slowing down while running Landing from a jump incorrectly Direct contact or collision, such as a football tackle...

Makes sense signing a midfielder that can drop back in defence allowing Dunk or Duffy to take the ball out of defence if need be. The downside is his proneness to injuries. Dale Stephens or Propper could push forward more, although Propper seems to like the ball in front of him. Keepers 3...

McNair seems to be a midfielder. Opening ante might be more like £3.5 million?

Made of glass like Buckley? (hearsay)

Looks like he is a midfielder from 12 (4) games last season. 5 goals 3 right foot, 2 left foot is impressive. https://www.whoscored.com/Players/244565/History/Paddy-McNair