Tom Cannon and Sunderland aren’t supposed to be together. Although the Black Cats have made multiple unsuccessful attempts to capture the Irishman in recent transfer windows, it appears like Cannon will never play for the Black Cats again as a long-term deal with Sheffield United approaches.
The news that Tom Cannon is close to joining Sheffield United will break Kristjaan Speakman’s heart. He has made several attempts to transfer the former Everton striker to Sunderland, and this time the Black Cats are prepared to pay a hefty price to do so.
As Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus makes a serious effort to promote from the Championship, it was reported that Sunderland would spend £13 million to buy Cannon from Leicester City.
However, it appears like Cannon is getting close to joining Sheffield United, as has been predicted more and more. Sunderland is now in fourth place in the Championship table, while the Blades are in second.
Furthermore, it is undeniable that Cannon will significantly support Chris Wilder’s own promotion campaign. During the first part of the season, the 22-year-old scored nine goals in 22 Championship games while on loan at Stoke City.
Details on Sunderland’s transfer setback as Sheffield United signs Tom Cannon
On Patreon, Alan Nixon has now disclosed the specifics of Sheffield United’s acquisition of Cannon and how the Blades defeated Sunderland in the bidding for his services. As anticipated, Sheffield United has had to pay a hefty price for it—£13 million.
However, the Blades are now paying an astounding £10 million upfront, which is undoubtedly how they were able to repel Sunderland’s desire to pay a high price for Cannon in the event that promotion from the Championship. Sheffield United will pay a further £3million in bonuses.
Cannon will sign a four-and-a-half year deal at Bramall Lane. Nixon adds that Cannon and United have been in contract talks for several days, following what’s been a hectic couple of weeks for the striker.
Sunderland turn attentions to striker duo after Tom Cannon blow
It looks like Sunderland accepted their fate in the Cannon race a few days ago, given the fact that the Black Cats are now being linked with other potential striker signings.
It’s reported that Sunderland have agreed to sign Matija Frigan from Westerlo in Belgium. Though we’re yet to hear anymore on that front in the last few days, so how reliable that story was remains to be seen.
Elsewhere, Sunderland are linked with Emil Riis at Preston. It’s an underwhelming link but it reinstates Sunderland’s hopes to sign a new striker in the final days of the winter window.
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