Everton and Burnley ‘enter race’ for Sheffield United transfer target after £13m bid reports

Following rumors of new interest from two teams, one of which is in the Premier League, Sheffield United is now in a four-way race for Tom Cannon. After it was confirmed on Wednesday that Cannon’s parent club, Leicester City, had recalled him from a season-long loan spell at Stoke City, speculation over his future went into overdrive. A number of teams further up the ladder have expressed interest in the 22-year-old after he scored nine goals in 22 league outings for the Championship underdogs. United is one among them; as it became apparent this month that Wilder desired a new striker, they rekindled interest in the summer. Widespread reports have identified them as one of an expanding list of potential suitors, indicating that the protracted takeover drama is no longer a problem.

Cannon transfer most recent,According to Sami Mokbel of the Daily Mail, Burnley has “entered the race” for Cannon, and Scott Parker is just as eager to score goals as he is to get promoted, so that list has extended once more. It’s interesting to note that Premier League losers Everton are frequently linked to Sunderland and are reportedly “in the hunt” alongside United. Born in Aintree, Cannon attended Everton’s academy and progressed through the ranks for ten years before moving to Leicester in the summer of 2023 for £7 million. However, the Toffees are having another difficult season in goal, and they may try to lure their potential back to Goodison Park after David Moyes took Sean Dyche’s place in the dugout.

Burnley’s growing dissatisfaction with their current lack of attacking threat has led to their quest for a No. 9. Despite having an outstanding defensive record—they have only given up nine goals in 26 games—the Clarets’ 31 goals are less than those of any other team in the top six.Mokbel goes on to say that offers “around £10m” had been made, while more detailed claims elsewhere point to an even higher price tag. On Wednesday, journalist Alan Nixon asserted that if Sunderland were promoted after a six-month loan period, they would be prepared to commit to a £13 million summer acquisition.