Sunderland AFC urged to beat Leeds and Coventry City in transfer race

Sunderland have been urged to beat off competition from the likes of Leeds United and Coventry City for Oxford United’s Tyler Goodrham, who has emerged as a reported transfer target heading into the back-end of the January transfer window.

Regis Le Bris has already completed one addition to his squad as they hunt for promotion to the Premier League in talented midfielder Enzo Le Fee, who has joined on loan from Roma in what was a clear statement of intent from Sunderland’s top-brass.

But Sunderland, who remain fourth in the Championship table and four points shy of second-placed Sheffield United, are looking to continue their business in order to keep fighting for automatic promotion. After missing out on moves for both Tom Cannon and Ben Brereton Diaz to the Blades, they have been linked with Goodrham alongside a number of Championship rivals.

Sunderland’s transfer interest in Oxford United’s Tyler Goodrham amid Leeds United, Coventry City competition.

According to a recent report from Football Insider, Sunderland are joined by Swansea City, Coventry and current league leaders Leeds in chasing Goodrham’s signature.

The quartet are reportedly ‘keeping close tabs’ on Goodrham, who has recorded seven direct goal contributions across all competitions for the U’s this season.

Capable on either flank or through the middle as an attacking midfielder, Goodrham is widely regarded as one of the most exciting talents in the EFL after scoring ten goals and laying on a further five assists last term to help Oxford to promotion from League One.

The 21-year-old has continued to impress this season despite Oxford’s struggles against relegation, although they have been lifted as of late following the appointment of Gary Rowett.

Sunderland told to beat Leeds United, Coventry City to Oxford United’s Tyler Goodrham