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Sunderland are two days away from the transfer window slamming shut. The Black Cats have made five signings so far this summer and have already brought in forward Wilson Isidor, but are still eager to sign two new strikers. Sunderland do appear to have options this week, with a deal for Alexandre Mendy yet to be off the cards after Caen signed a potential replacement yesterday. They have also expressed interest in RB Salzburg’s Roko Simic, though the talented No. 9 is believed to have plenty of options. Perhaps their most likely pursuit is Tom Cannon, who Sunderland bid £5 million for earlier …

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