This season, Sheffield United and Sunderland are competing for promotion to the Premier League. However, the two opponents are currently vying for Leicester City striker Tom Cannon.
Sunderland’s victory over the Blades on New Year’s Day set the tone for 2025. In a really strong showing, Sunderland defeated Sheffield United 2-1, while Regis Le Bris’ team triumphed over Portsmouth the next day.
The Black Cats are currently in fourth place, four points behind the leaders of the Championship table. Additionally, Enzo Le Fee’s loan arrival from Roma has improved the club’s current feel-good vibes.
However, with the Black Cats putting a lot of effort into signing Tom Cannon, things could soon get much better. If the agreement is an initial loan and Sunderland is promoted to the Premier League, they are willing to pay £13 million for Cannon.
During the January transfer window, Sheffield United is prepared to spend £7 million on Cannon. We don’t know where he finishes up.
Amid interest from Sunderland and Sheffield United, Leicester City recalls Tom Cannon.
Now that Leicester City has formally recalled the 22-year-old, it appears that Sunderland and Sheffield United will begin their battle to sign Cannon. On Wednesday morning, the Foxes confirmed the news in a post on X.
It’s a severe setback for Stoke under Mark Robins, their new manager. In the first half of the 2024–25 season, Cannon had scored nine goals in 22 Championship games, including an FA Cup goal over the weekend against Sunderland.
There is still time for Sunderland to get Cannon, as the window is still open for more than two weeks. Similarly, Sheffield United and any other interested parties have plenty of time to finalize a transaction.
Alan Nixon disclosed earlier this week that Leicester City had until midnight on Tuesday night to decide whether to recall Tom Cannon.
It is evident that the Foxes made their decision before Wednesday’s official announcement, and the competition for his signature will undoubtedly intensify at this point, with Sheffield United and Sunderland appearing to be the front-runners.
Leicester may want to sell Cannon this month to strengthen their Premier League survival push, but what the Foxes prefer could have a significant impact on where Cannon ends up in January.
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