Sunderland are already said to have missed out on the signing of Lawrence Shankland.
Sunderland’s takeover uncertainty may cost them another Scotland-based transfer target.
Sunderland have already seen Lawrence Shankland join Dundee United and Chris Cadden could also head elsewhere.
According to the Daily Record, Cadden is being considered by the Major League Soccer side, Columbus Crew.
The Motherwell winger is out of contract and could be signed by an English club for as little as £150,000 in compensation.
He is said to be considering his options, with Oxford United also known admirers.
But it is claimed that Columbus do not have room in their current roster for another overseas player, and could loan him out until the new MLS season next spring.
Although, how that will affect their chances – not to mention those of Sunderland – remains to be seen.
Sunderland have already completed two pieces of business this week, with Conor McLaughlin and Lee Burge arriving from Millwall and Coventry City, respectively, despite the Daily Record‘s concern.
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