Despite signing a 12 - month extension to his existing contract on 27 September , Fryatt was told by the club they would not block a transfer to a bigger club .
On 24 August , Merson believed Birmingham City and Sunderland would bid for Fryatt .
Despite signing a 12 - month extension to Fryatt 's existing contract on 27 September , Fryatt was told by the club they would not block a transfer to a bigger club .
On 24 August , Merson believed Birmingham City and Sunderland would bid for Fryatt .