Everything you need to know about Tom Cannon, the Leicester City striker linked with a move to Sunderland.
With the final week of the transfer window now underway, it could be a hectic few days for Sunderland fans.
The club are still very much active in the market and oversaw one of their biggest departures in history last week as Jack Clarke joined Ipswich for a potential fee of £20 million.
Therefore, with the window set to close on Friday, Regis Le Bris may look to reinvest the money back into the squad with new signings.
One player who has recently been linked is Cannon with Sunderland AFC News providing everything you need to know about the attacker below.
Tom Cannon age and height
Cannon was born on December 28, 2002. At the time of writing, he is 21 years old. He also stands at 1.8 metres which is five foot 11 inches.
What positions can he play?
Throughout his career, Cannon has mainly been utilised as a central striker.
Tom Cannon’s career
As a youngster, Cannon progressed through Everton’s academy. After signing his first professional deal in March 2021, he made his debut for the Toffees in November 2022, coming off the bench in the club’s 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup.
Soon after, the striker made his Premier League debut, once again as a substitute against Bournemouth.
For the second half of the 2022/23 campaign, Cannon was sent out on loan where he experienced widespread success at Preston in the Championship. Here, he netted eight times in 20 league games.
Upon returning to Everton, he was then sold to Leicester who had just been relegated to the second tier. For the Foxes, he netted three times in 16 games in all competitions as the club went on to win the Championship.
How much does Tom Cannon earn?
Upon signing for Leicester, Cannon agreed to a five-year contract. According to Salary Sport, the striker is earning £47,000 per week.
Does Tom Cannon play for the Republic of Ireland?
Cannon was born in Aintree, England but is eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland.
Throughout his youth, he was capped by the nation at Under 19, 20 and 21 level.
After an approach from the England Under 21’s this summer, Cannon decided to commit his international future to the Republic of Ireland. As a result, he made his senior debut against Portugal in June 2024.
Does Sunderland want Tom Cannon?
With the transfer window set to close this week, the Black Cats are aiming to splash some of the cash they earned from the Clarke transfer.
One target is believed to be Cannon. According to reports, Sunderland has bid £5 million for Cannon. However, the club faces competition from Luton Town.
What is Leicester’s asking price?
According to The Sun, Leicester are seeking around £7 million for Cannon. This would allow the Foxes to recoup the money they spent on the striker last summer.