Sunderland's rivals eye highly-rated striker with Ipswich, Portsmouth, Reading and Cardiff interested

That’s according to Football League World who state that Sunderland’s rivals in League One – Ipswich and Portsmouth – are interested in a deal for the attacker.

Championship clubs Reading and Cardiff are also said to be keen on a deal for Thomas-Asante during the upcoming window.

The 23-year-old has done well this season for Salford City boss Gary Bowyer scoring nine times in 29 appearances in League Two

The report states that a number of Championship outfits such as Cardiff City, Reading and Swansea City are tracking his progress having been alerted to Thomas-Asante’s talents.

FLW also state that Wigan Athletic, Portsmouth, Ipswich and Milton Keynes Dons from League One are also interested.

Thomas-Asante came up through MK Dons’ academy before being released in the summer of 2019.

The player’s contract at Moor Lane expires in June 2023.

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