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Report: Sunderland prepare bid for Hibernian’s Jason Cummings

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Sunderland are expected to make a vast amount of changes to their starting line-up in the summer transfer window.

According to the Northern Echo, Sunderland are preparing to make Hibernian striker Jason Cummings one of their first signings of the summer.

Sunderland are set to make a vast number of additions in the coming months, as Moyes oversees as shake up at the Stadium of Light.

Hibernian's Jason Cummings shoots at goal

And Cummings is reportedly on the Black Cats’ wishlist, after Moyes has been impressed by the striker’s progress this season.

The 21-year-old striker hit 23 goals in the Scottish Championship this season, as he fired Hibs to promotion.

Sunderland are now prepared to offer £2 million for Cummings, as they look to find a way to replace the goals of Jermain Defoe.

England's Jermain Defoe

Cummings, himself, is believed to be very keen on the transfer as he wants a move to England to test himself.

According to the Northern Echo, Cummings may not be the only player Sunderland sign from Scotland this summer, with Moyes keen to utilise his links north of the border.

Hibernian's Jason Cummings scores their first goal from the penalty spot