Sunderland are said to be on the look out for new strikers, with Jack Ross stepping up his recruitment drive.
Sunderland could have the best strike force in League One, if they bring in both Jason Cummings and Eoin Doyle this summer.
The Northern Echo claim that Sunderland want Cummings, while the Irish Sun report that Doyle is a target.
Cummings looks likely to leave Nottingham Forest this summer, after being told by Aitor Karanka that he has no future at the club.
Doyle, meanwhile, is currently at Preston North End and looks to have no future at Deepdale.
If Sunderland can land the pair then then Jack Ross’s side’s attacking options would surely be the strongest in League One.
Chris Maguire, who has previously proven to be a frequent scorer in the third tier, has already signed, and Cummings and Doyle would only make Sunderland’s squad stronger.
Doyle has netted 35 goals in 56 appearances at League One level over the course of his career, and had a one-in-two scoring rate at Oldham Athletic last term.
Doyle was often starved of service at Oldham, but the chances should come far more frequently at Sunderland.
Cummings, meanwhile, is less tested in English football – but given his reputation for scoring goals in Scotland he could be a smart addition.
And with Doyle and Cummings leading the line for Sunderland they would have all the firepower required for a serious promotion push.
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