Sunderland Pursues Tom Cannon from Leicester

Leicester City has recalled striker Tom Cannon from his loan at Stoke City, prompting interest from several clubs, particularly Sunderland and Sheffield United. Sunderland is keen to secure Cannon through a loan-to-buy deal contingent on their promotion, proposing an initial loan with an obligation to purchase for £13 million upon promotion. Sheffield United is also pursuing Cannon, reportedly offering a lower initial fee but similar loan terms. Other clubs, including Luton Town and Sheffield Wednesday, have expressed interest in the 22-year-old, who scored 11 goals for Stoke before his recall. Sunderland, currently close to automatic promotion in the Championship, sees Cannon as a potential key addition to bolster their attacking options. The competition for Cannon highlights the urgency in the transfer market as teams aim to strengthen ahead of the promotion race.