Sunderland are reportedly monitoring the status of former loanee Ellis Simms. That's according to the I who say the Black Cats and Blackburn Rovers are watching developments at Goodison Park this summer.
Simms, who spent the first-half of last season on loan at the Stadium of Light and scored seven goals in 17 appearances with two assists, is reportedly a target for Championship newcomers Ipswich Town. There are conflicting reports surrounding interest in Simms from the Tractorboys, with some claiming a £4million bid had been rejected.
However, the East Anglian Daily Times 's chief Ipswich Town reporter Stuart Watson said: "One of several strikers Ipswich are interested in and have made enquiries about. Football world knows Ipswich have money. Club won’t pay over odds though."
