Sunderland transfer links with League Two striker played down as Lee Johnson eyes attacking swoop

Crawley Town have played down rumours linking striker Tom Nichols with a move to Sunderland.
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The former Exeter City man, who played alongside the Black Cats’ assistant head coach Jamie McAllister, has netted ten times in 24 games for the League Two side this term.

That prompted some rumours that Sunderland could be set to swoop for the 27-year-old, with Lee Johnson in the market for attacking reinforcements this month.

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But Crawley technical director Erdem Konyar has played down the rumours – saying the link was nothing more than that.

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“It’s news to me,” he said, speaking to the Crawley Observer.

"I have heard nothing other than rumours. There is nothing serious or concrete but it wouldn’t surprise me."

Konyar went on to say that while Crawley were in the market for new faces, there only departures would likely be loan deals.

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Sunderland are known to be looking to bolster their attacking options, with Premier League loans under consideration.

And speaking to Sky Sports last week, head coach Johnson said there were a few deals being worked on.

"We're still in the market and we're looking to make a couple of additions where possible,” he said.

"Obviously they've got to be right but this is a great club and hopefully the club sells itself.

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"We want to be competitive in the division and of course we've got to get back to work very quickly.”

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