Sheffield United's Tom Cannon stance made clear after Preston North End transfer link
Preston North End have been linked with a move to re-sign Tom Cannon, but The Star understands Sheffield United have no intention of selling the striker as Chris Wilder continues to view the Republic of Ireland international as a key part of the club's long-term plans.
Sheffield United have no intention of selling Tom Cannon in this summer’s transfer window, The Star has been told, after Preston North End were linked with another move for their former loan striker. Cannon arrived at Bramall Lane from Leicester City last January for a big-money fee.
The Republic of Ireland international took a bit of time to get going in red and white, although six goals last season suggested that the tide may be starting to turn for him in South Yorkshire. It didn’t hurt his cause that one of those was against Wednesday, either.
Cannon has since been handed the No.9 shirt and started the first competitive game of the season yesterday as United won 3-0 at Mansfield Town to book their place in the next round of the EFL Cup.
But a weekend report by journalist Alan Nixon claimed that North End were keen on a reunion with Cannon this summer. A familiar face is in charge at Deepdale, in former Blades chief Paul Heckingbottom, and Cannon scored eight times on loan at Preston in 2022/23.
They have a bit of cash to spend after selling Ben Whiteman to Wrexham but sources have told The Star that Cannon is not for sale. Every player in world football has a price, in reality, but the view on Cannon is of a long-term project with room to develop.
The former Everton youngster doesn’t turn 24 until December and is competing with Bamford, Tyrese Campbell and Ryan One for a starting position at Bramall Lane ahead of this weekend’s Championship opener at home to Birmingham City.