AliousSunderland and sporting director Kristjaan Speakman have reignited their interest in Tom Cannon and reportedly made a bold move to secure the striker during the January transfer window. According to transfer insider Alan Nixon, the Black Cats have submitted an ambitious bid to bring Cannon to the Academy of Light, with plans to make the move permanent if they achieve promotion.
Nixon’s report reveals that Sunderland is willing to offer an initial £13 million down payment, with additional add-ons included, making the offer a significant step up from their Championship rivals. “Blades hoped that £7 million guaranteed on going up would do the job,” Nixon noted, referring to Sheffield United’s bid for Cannon. “But Sunderland’s numbers have changed the picture.”
Cannon’s future now hinges on Leicester City, who must decide whether to accept Sunderland’s offer and recall him from his current loan at Stoke City. The proposed deal aligns with Sunderland’s recent strategy of exploring loan-to-buy agreements, but the scale of the extras attached to this bid has reportedly caught all sides by surprise.
As Sunderland prepares for their next match against promotion contenders Burnley at Turf Moor, this potential deal for Cannon could be a game-changer in their push for a Premier League return. With the Black Cats ready to outbid their rivals, the race for Cannon could signal Sunderland’s determination to strengthen their squad for the final stretch of the season.
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