Team Talk reported that Josh Sargent declined an opportunity to join Sunderland during the January transfer window. Sunderland was one of the clubs that made tentative enquiries last month. The clubs were informed that although Sargent was previously open to remaining in England’s top-flight, he now wants to move to Canada.

USMNT star Josh Sargent, 25, is reportedly the subject of a late Premier League transfer bid, with Sunderland looking to land the Norwich striker. The transfer comes as Sargent leads the Championship Golden Boot race, making him a highly sought-after player on transfer deadline day. Sunderland's interest highlights their ambition to strengthen their squad with proven talent from the Championship. Sargent, whose contract with Norwich runs until 2028, has a market value of €16.00m according to Transfermarkt and has also been linked with clubs such as Leeds United and VfL Wolfsburg.