Ipswich want Wyke over Grigg amid links
Sunderland and their League One rivals are preparing for the upcoming transfer window.
Ithasbeenabusyfewweeks for the Black Cats after losing out to Lincoln City in the playoff semi-final
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus confirmed that Lee Johnson will remain on as head coach next campaign during a recent interview.
Meanwhile, the Black Cats also produced their retained listwithGrantLeadbitter,Josh Scowen, Max Power and Callum McFadzean amongst others departing the club.
That leaves head of recruitment Stuart Harvey and sporting director Kristjaan Speakman with work to do during the summer window.
Here, we take a look at the latest transfer news from around League One.
Ipswich Town boss won’t make a move for Sunderland striker Will Grigg during the summer window. The pair haveworkedtogetheratWigan Athletic previously.
However,reportsinSuffolk suggest that the Tractor Boys wouldpreferaswoopforCharlie Wyke.
The 28-year-old Teessideborn attacker scored 31 goals for Sunderland last term.
Indeed, the attacker is out of contract this summer, but has been offered fresh terms at the Stadium of Light. It has been widely reported that Wyke is the subject of interest from a number of Championshipclubs–includingMiddlesbrough and Bristol City.
Scottish giants Celtic and Russian outfit CSKA Moscow are also said to be keen on Wyke. Sunderland head coach Johnson, though, has repeatedly reiterated his desire to keep Wyke on Wearside this summerashissidepreparefor anotherseasoninLeagueOne.