Everton forward Tom Cannon has been the subject of internal conversations at Sunderland after being identified as an alternative to Ellis Simms.
The Black Cats were keen to re-sign Simms after he spent the first half of last season on loan at the Stadium of Light. The 22-year-old scored seven times in 14 starts for Tony Mowbray's side before being recalled by Everton.
However, it was Coventry City who won the race for the forward after meeting Everton’s valuation, which is thought to be between £6m-£8m. The deal was confirmed on Friday night.
