Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is considering recalling Ghana's Asamoah Gyan from his loan spell in the United Arab Emirates.

O'Neill, who was recently appointed to to take charge of the Black Cats is keen to boost Sunderland's striking options and he is ready to offer Gyan a fresh beginning at the Stadium of Light.

The Ghana striker left Sunderland in September to join Al-Ain on loan, a decision which irked former boss, Steve Bruce, who ruled out a return for Gyan.

Bit O'Neill has revealed he will discuss Gyan's situation with Niall Quinn to see if the Ghana star can be recalled from his season-long switch.

"It's absolutely something that I'll address," O'Neill said of the possibility of recalling Gyan.

"I have to talk to Niall about exactly where we stand on that. His position will definitely be looked at.

"He started off brilliantly, then things tapered away a little bit, so the potential is there. I don't know the lad at all, but I will have a look at it."