Sunderland Echo

Former Cats target transfer-listed and set for big-money move

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FormerSund­erlandtarg­etMo Eisa has been transfer-listed by Peterborou­gh United.

The former Cheltenham Town and Bristol City striker struggled for regular football this season and has now been deemed surplus to requiremen­ts by Posh following their promotion to the Championsh­ip.

Sunderland were keen on Eisa in the summer of 2018 following their relegation to

League One, but he eventually joined Bristol City – teaming-up with Lee Johnson at Ashton Gate.

But having made just six appearance­s at Ashton Gate, the Sudanese striker joined Peterborou­gh in 2019.

His first season with the side was a success as he netted 16 times in 35 games before the campaign was curtailed.

However, Eisa found himself behind Jonson ClarkeHarr­is

and Siriki Dembele in the pecking order at London Road this year and is now one of four players to be transferli­sted by Darren Ferguson.

The Peterborou­gh boss told the club's website: "Mo needs to play regularly.

"He is too good a player not to be and he may find it difficult as he did this season to be in our starting line-up.

“He is a great lad and played a massive part.”

Posh president Darragh MacAnthony believes that Eisa could help lead a side to promotion from League One next season – but has warned that a deal will not be done on the cheap.

"Guaranteed 25 league goals in 45 starts thats for sure,” he tweeted. "But wont be cheap of course. Would drive a promotion campaign for a good L1 club.”

Meanwhile, Zimbabwean

full-back Ethan Kachosa has reportedly signed a profession­al deal with Sunderland, according to Soccer 24.

Kachosa, who was most recently on the books of Premier League side Leeds United, played for the Black Cats’ Under-18 side in their win over Everton last weekend grabbing a goal and assist in the clash.

The Black Cats have also taken West Brom winger

Tyrese Dyce on trial, with the teenager featuring for the Under-23 side against Stoke City on Monday.

MK Dons have held talks with Ipswich Town winger Gwion Edwards over a potential free transfer.

The winger was linked with a move to Sunderland last January with Football Insider claiming that Preston and Sunderland wanted to sign Ipswich Town attacker.

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