Leicester City’s young striker, Tom Cannon, seems to be facing an uncertain future at the club with the arrival of Jordan Ayew. As a result, Sunderland has re-entered the race to sign the Republic of Ireland international.
Cannon, who found himself on the bench for Leicester’s first game of the season against Tottenham Hotspur, and was left out of the matchday squad in their last game against Fulham, is likely to seek a move elsewhere due to lack of playing time.
Despite the potential game-changing appointment of Steve Cooper as manager, Cannon looks set to depart Leicester soon, with the club reportedly prepared to sell him.
Sunderland, along with Sheffield United, Stoke City, and Luton Town, are interested in signing the 21-year-old striker. However, Sunderland may have the advantage in securing his signature, especially with the recent sale of Jack Clarke providing funds for a potential deal.
With the Black Cats in need of strengthening their striker department, signing Cannon, who has proven himself in the Championship with Preston North End, could be a shrewd move. While there is debate about allocating funds towards a left-winger, prioritizing Cannon’s permanent acquisition could benefit the team in the long run and avoid hindering the development of younger players like Romaine Mundle.
