Recently scrapped salary cap stopped Sunderland from signing former Blackpool striker

The recently scrapped salary cap stopped Sunderland from signing former Blackpool striker Armand Gnanduillet.
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That's according to The Gazette's sister title the Sunderland Echo, who claim the Black Cats will be pleased with the recent overturning of the salary cap.

It’s come as a bonus for Sunderland, who were strongly against the rules when they were brought in last summer.

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The cap had a significant impact on Sunderland's transfer business in both of the recent windows.

Immediately operating near the top of the £2.5 million cap, their interest in players such as Scott Fraser, Luke Garbutt - who eventually signed for Blackpool - and Armand Gnanduillet fell by the wayside.

Clubs had voted for the cap even though there was fierce opposition from a minority of clubs, but the PFA argued that they had been introduced without proper consultation.

Gnanduillet, who turned down a new contract with Blackpool last season, had initially stated his desire to move to a club in the Championship.

Gnanduillet now plays his football in Scotland with HeartsGnanduillet now plays his football in Scotland with Hearts
Gnanduillet now plays his football in Scotland with Hearts
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However, such a move never transpired and the striker ended up moving to the Turkish second division to link up with Altay SK.

That was a short-lived spell though, with the Frenchman lasting just four months.

He recently returned to the UK, sealing a move to Scottish second division side Hearts, where he has since scored twice in three games.

Gnanduillet finished last season as the Blackpool's top scorer with 18 goals from 36 games in all competitions.

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