Wow: Sunderland set to SIGN Premier League Gem after being tipped on demand to reach agreement with few hours to Transfer window Closure…. It’d be a fantastic addup.
The summer transfer window is set to close at 11pm on August 30th, but before it does, Sunderland seems eager to finalize some last-minute deals.
The Black Cats have been linked with several players as the final 24 hours of the window approach.
Reports indicate that Sunderland is poised to sign Milan Aleksic from FC Radnicki, and they are also in discussions to acquire Salis Abdul Samed from RC Lens.
Additionally, Kristjaan Speakman appears intent on bolstering Regis Le Bris’ first-team squad with another striker before the window shuts.
Last week, Sunderland secured the loan signing of Wilson Isidor from Zenit, while Alexandre Mendy has made a last-ditch appeal to join the Black Cats amid his ongoing saga with Caen.
Sunderland has also made a bid for Tom Cannon at Leicester City, reportedly offering £5 million for the Irish forward.
However, other clubs, including Hull City, Norwich City, and Sheffield United, are also interested in Cannon.
Sunderland is favored to sign Tom Cannon from Leicester City before the transfer deadline
Sunderland had shown interest in Cannon last summer, but it was Leicester City that ultimately secured his signature.
The Foxes paid £8 million for the former Everton player, who scored twice in 13 Championship appearances last season despite struggling with a back injury.
However, pundit Carlton Palmer now believes Sunderland will win the race for the 21-year-old’s signature.
He told Football League World: “I think it would be a great move for the young player to join Sunderland, but many top clubs will be interested.
“Sheffield United, in particular, might make a move for Cannon, and it’ll be interesting to see where he ends up.
“Sunderland is in a strong position, having received the funds from Jack Clarke’s sale, to complete a permanent deal.”
The advantage Sunderland holds in the race for Tom Cannon
Cannon appears to be an exciting prospect, and following the sale of Jack Clarke to Ipswich Town, it’s encouraging to see Sunderland’s owners reinvesting in the squad.
For Cannon, Sunderland might be the most appealing option right now, considering the potential for playing time and the success many young players have found at the Stadium of Light.
Clarke is a prime example of a player who was at a crossroads in his career, but found his footing at Sunderland and has since moved on to the Premier League.
If Sunderland can secure Cannon’s signature, it would be a strong conclusion to the summer transfer window.