The Sunderland striker ‘target’ who is £8m cheaper than Tom Cannon – and outperforming Wilson Isidor
Sunderland have been linked with a move for KVC Westerlo striker.
If Sunderland are to sign Tom Cannon this month, they are – bluntly speaking – going to have to go big or go home. In recent days, Wearside has been awash with increasingly bombastic speculation – talk of £13 million price tags, of battles with promotion rivals performing a sort of rumour mill Hokey Cokey; first they’re in, then they’re out, then they’re in, then they’re out again. I’m sure we can all agree that the thought of David Moyes shaking it all about is enough to put anybody off their tea.
All of this is to say that for all of their apparent interest in Cannon, there are no guarantees that the Black Cats will be able to sign the Republic of Ireland international over the coming days. And if they are to miss out, then alternatives will have to be found. Enter the fray, Matija Frigan.
Elsewhere, have been credited with interest in the forward, who registered 11 goals across 25 appearances in all competitions for Stoke this season, while multiple reports have sought to quell suggestions that are also keen on luring their former youth player back to Goodison Park.
With speculation rife, there are still no concrete indications as to where Cannon will end up this month, and Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy has remained guarded when asked for an update on the ongoing transfer saga.
Van Nistelrooy’s update echoes his previous comments on Cannon’s future. Speaking prior to the Republic of Ireland international’s return to Leicester earlier in the week, he said: “He’s one on the list for us. We keep a close eye on him. Tom’s situation is closely assessed. There are decisions to be made on that. But we’re looking at what is best for his situation and what is best for the club.
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