Ireland U21 star linked with perfect Premier League move
This would be the perfect next step in the striker’s development.
Ireland Under 21 star Tom Cannon has been linked with what would be a superb transfer to Premier League new boys Luton Town.
The 20-year-old striker is currently on the books at Everton, but spent last season on loan in the Championship with Preston North End.
Scoring 8 goals in 20 appearances, the Liverpool-born attacker has seen his stock rise considerably, with a host of clubs reportedly battling it out for his signature ahead of next season.
Preston are keen to retain Cannon’s services on a permanent basis, with fellow Championship side Sunderland also muted to be plotting a £3 million bid, according to the Sunderland Echo.
However, it is Luton Town who offer the striker the most appealing option should he decide to leave Goodison Park permanently this summer.
Having just secured promotion to the top-flight in whirlwind fashion via the play-offs, Luton are looking to add the goals necessary to help them beat the odds and stay in the division.
A summer of deliberation for Tom Cannon:
The Hatters have already signed compatriot Chiedozie Ogbene on a free transfer this summer, as they seek to add affordable talent to their ranks.
Kenilworth Road would appear to be the ideal fit for Cannon as he seeks to take the next step in his burgeoning career by becoming a Premier League regular.
Behind the likes of Dominic Calvert Lewin at the Toffees, he is unlikely to see much game time should he stay in situ on Merseyside.
Similarly, he has already proven his adaptability to the Championship, leaving Luton as the obvious first choice candidate.
Whilst they may struggle in this season’s top-flight, it offers the 20-year-old the tangible possibility of playing week in, week out, at the highest level.
Cannon doesn’t just have his club future to decide this summer though, after news broke last month that he has been approached by the English FA to switch international allegiances.
Having already been involved in a senior training squad under Stephen Kenny though, it is hoped he views his international future in the green of Ireland.
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Sunderland ready to table £3m bid for PL striker but face competition from Luton Town and Preston
Sunderland are ready to table a £3million bid to sign Everton striker Tom Cannon, reports claim.
Cannon, 20, earned plaudits for his impressive performances on loan at Preston North End in the second half of last season, with the Irishman scoring eight in 20 appearances for the Lilywhites.
And Ryan Lowe’s side are keen on a return for Cannon who looks to be well down the pecking order at Goodison Park, but Preston face competition from Sunderland as well as Premier League new boys Luton Town.
It’s been revealed by Alan Nixon this morning (via Oak Road Hatter on Twitter) that Luton, Preston, and Sunderland are all keen on signing Cannon this summer, but that the Black Cats are ready to table a £3million bid for the Everton man.
Sunderland have so far signed Nectarios Triantis, Luis Hemir, Jobe Bellingham, and Jenson Seelt this summer, with the Black Cats’ clearly focussing in youth an on adding some physicality to their ranks ahead of next season.
Cannon to Sunderland
Cannon is definitely a player that fits in with Sunderland’s newfound recruitment strategy – he’s young and at £3million he would be fairly cheap for such a promising striker.
But competition from Luton and Preston can’t be ignored, with Preston looking particularly keen after seeing just how well Cannon can perform at Championship level.
Everton’s stance on Cannon might yet change, specially after Ellis Simms secured a transfer to Coventry City, so what the summer ahead might hold for Cannon remains to be seen.
The player certainly has no shortage of interest though and more teams could yet join the race for his signature.
