Sunderland are reportedly considering a move for the in-demand striker before the window closes.
Sunderland are still continuing their pursuit of a striker before the end of the transfer window.
Alexandre Mendy has been linked with a move to Sunderland all summer, but a deal to sign the Ligue 2 striker in 2023/24 remains unlikely, despite the forward’s desire to move to Wearside.
The Black Cats will be grateful that striker Eliezer Mayenda was able to break into the side and show his qualities at Championship level, especially after he was given a well-placed spot at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
However, a striker remains a priority before the end of this term, especially with the departure of Jack Clarke to join Premier League side Ipswich Town.
The striker has been identified as an option to lead the line for Regis Le Bris’ side, but Sunderland are facing a problem in finding a Premier League player.
Sunderland are targeting Leicester City striker Tom Cannon but face a problem
Leicester City striker Tom Cannon has been a player who has attracted the interest of a number of Championship sides this summer, especially as it seems unlikely he is part of Foxes boss Steve Cooper’s plans.
As a result, Sunderland have reportedly identified the striker, joining the likes of Luton Town, Sheffield United and Stoke City, as per Alan Nixon on Patreon.
But one question facing Sunderland is the fact that signing Cannon “will have to move quickly to catch their rivals”.
A permanent move could set Sunderland back as much as £7m, a fee Luton Town are considering a “wonder”.
Sunderland need to give everything from Tom Cannon
While Mendy has been Sunderland’s top priority this season, there is enough in Cannon to suggest that Kristjaan Speakman should completely change any plans to potentially land the Guinea-Bissau forward and give Leicester his all.
While Mayenda has performed well so far this season, there is still no guarantee that he can continue his goalscoring ability throughout the season, and that is something Cannon can attest to based on his record in the Championship.
Notably, he scored eight goals in just 20 games for Preston North End in the 2022/23 campaign, but hasn’t been given many chances since then at Leicester City, where he has struggled for playing time ahead of Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka.
While a permanent move could set Sunderland back considerably, it is a move that could be vital to Le Bri’s chances of success this season as time runs out to bring in a striker this summer.