Tom Cannon, an impressive finisher inside the penalty area, will have a medical with the Foxes on deadline day after Everton accepted their £7.5 million bid.
Sunderland’s dreams of bringing Cannon to the Stadium of Light have been dashed. Tony Mowbray, the manager of the Black Cats, has made no secret of his desire to sign a new center-forward to replace Ross Stewart, should the Scotland international join Southampton before tonight’s transfer deadline.
Leicester City win race for Everton striker Tom Cannon
“I would suggest that (Stewart) cannot be sold,” Mowbray tells The Chronicle. “Unless a knight in shining armor rides through the door.” That’s what I’d expect and hope for.
“I’d think if Ross left, we’d have a striker for the future.” To be honest, I’m not sure what will happen to Ross.”
“The scenario hasn’t changed for me,” adds Mowbray. “He’ll either be here after Friday or not.” Or we make a big bid for him and spend the money on strikers who will make the difference for us.”
