Bookies: Sunderland odds-on favourites to sign former Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy

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Ruddy left Norwich City last week and could be the man to replace Jordan Pickford at Sunderland.

Sunderland are now odds-on favourites to sign the former Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy with bookmaker Bet Victor.

A free agent after leaving Norwich last week, Ruddy recently admitted an interest in joining Sunderland’s Championship rivals Aston Villa [Daily Mirror], while West Ham United have also been linked with a move [Daily Mail].

Former Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy

Bet Victor previously listed the Hammers as 3/1 favourites to land the 30-year-old this summer, with Villa and Sunderland slightly behind the Premier League side at 4/1.

But Simon Grayson’s side have suddenly shot to the front of contention, having seen their odds cut to 1/4.

Grayson was only appointed as Mackems manager last week, but has already completed his first signing with Everton’s Brendan Galloway joining on loan.

Galloway’s clubmates Tyias Browning and Aiden McGeady look set to follow, although a goalkeeper could feature highly on the 47-year-old’s list of priorities after Jordan Pickford was sold to Everton last month.

Former Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

Villa are also on the lookout for a new number one, and are trying to re-sign Sam Johnstone, himself a Sunderland target, on loan from Manchester United [Daily Mail].

Is the former Norwich City man Sunderland bound?