Could the Sunderland striker really make a shock switch to Newcastle United?
Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe
Popular bookmakers SkyBET have slashed the odds on the Magpies winning the race to sign want-away Black Cats star Jermain Defoe, making them second favourites in the listings.
The 34-year-old has been in superb form for Sunderland this season, and has rolled back the years with 14 Premier League goals.
With the Wearsiders already relegated, he will surely leave the Stadium of Light this summer, and the England international will not be short of offers, that is for sure.
And SkyBET believe that the Black Cats’ fierce rivals could make what would be a shock swoop for Defoe, cutting Newcastle into 3/1 second favourites.
The bookies still make Bournemouth the stand-out favourites for his signature, however listing the Cherries at 8/13.
Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe
The former West Ham and Tottenham striker would be an excellent signing for the Toon, should they manage to bring him to St James’ Park this summer, and the goals that he would guarantee Rafa Benitez’ men would go a long way to ensuring that they remain in the Premier League next term.
With so many parties thought to be interested in the Sunderland man though, the Magpies will have their work cut-out if they are to being the in-demand striker to the club this summer.
Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe
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