Newcastle United could easily have signed Sunderland whizkid James McClean in the summer.
The Daily Star Sunday says Newcastle could have bought Sunderland's McClean last summer - but didn't think he could hack it in the Premier League.
McClean has thrived under new manager Martin O'Neill at Sunderland since his fellow UIsterman's appointment.
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