Are Sunderland about to miss out on reported target Freddie Ladapo?

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Sunderland are reportedly interested in Freddie Ladapo.

According to PlymouthLive, Rotherham United have agreed a fee with Plymouth over the transfer of Freddie Ladapo, but Sunderland are still in the race for the 26-year-old forward.

It has been reported that Rotherham agreed a £500,000 transfer fee with Plymouth over the weekend.

Sunderland, though, remain in the race to sign the forward, but Portsmouth have dropped out, according to the report.

Blow for Sunderland?

Sunderland need to sign a forward in the summer transfer window in order to challenge for the automatic promotion places in League One next season.

Ladapo does fit the bill. The 26-year-old former Crystal Palace and Southend United forward made 42 starts and three substitute appearances in League One for Plymouth this past season, scoring 18 goals in the process, according to WhoScored.

However, there is still time for Sunderland to make a late move, but the Black Cats have to make an offer of £500,000 for the forward soon and then convince the 26-year-old to make the switch to the Stadium of Light.