Report: Sunderland could make offer for Charlie Wyke next week

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Sunderland are reportedly interested in Wyke, but are yet to make an offer.

The Evening Chronicle claim Sunderland could make an offer for Bradford City striker Charlie Wyke next week, with new manager Jack Ross yet to bring a new striker to the club.

Sunderland are said to be interested in the 25-year-old powerhouse, who impressed for Bradford City once again in League One during the 2017-18 season.

Bradford’s number nine scored 16 goals in England’s third tier, but also contributed to play and created another nine strikes for his Bradford teammates. His future with the Yorkshire club is in doubt, though, as he enters the last 12 months of his current contract.

That could see Sunderland move, with the Chronicle reporting that Sunderland are interested in bringing Wyke to the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats’ lack of a striker has been made more than apparent throughout pre-season.

Now, the report claims Sunderland could make an offer for Wyke next week after the powerful striker looks set to return to light training – meaning he would actually be able to pass a fitness test should he undergo a Sunderland medical.

Indeed, the club have had Anton Forrester on trial to give them an option up top, despite the striker disappointing at League Two Port Vale last season.

Sky Sports claimed earlier this month that Wyke could be available for a bargain fee of just £500,000, despite being previously available for a huge £2million.