According to reports from Sky Sports (transfer blog; 22:25), Sunderland are interested in signing Billy Sharp from Premier League outfit Sheffield United.
The Black Cats are also interested in signing Burton Albion’s Liam Boyce and Kyle Lafferty as they are keen to bolster their squad.
The 33-year-old striker has been told that he is surplus to requirements at the club and can leave Bramall Lane if he wants to.
Sharp stats
Sharp has scored 103 goals in 251 games for Sheffield United over three different spells at the club.