As the 1st September edges ever closer, teams across the Championship will be racing to complete deals before the deadline in just under a month's time.
And one position Alex Neil is looking to strengthen is that up front. The Black Cats were keen to link up with Everton man Nathan Broadhead after his successful loan spell last season, only for the 24-year-old to join Championship rivals, Wigan Athletic.
With six new faces already through the door at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland will be keen to bring in more to maintain their Championship status for another season.
