Ireland striker Tom Cannon set to join Championship side in big money move

It has set an Irish transfer record.

The Ireland striker was recalled by Leicester City last week from his loan move at Stoke City.

But rather than keep the 22-year-old to aid in their Premier League survival battle, boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has decided he would rather cash out.

A fee has been agreed between the two sides, and it is a positive move for Cannon, with the Blades currently lying in second place in the Championship.

The English-born forward had been in good form for Stoke, with nine league goals so far this season.

Everton - who sold Cannon to the Foxes for £7.5 million in 2023 - will receive 20% of the transfer fee, which is a record for an Irish player moving to a Championship side.

Cannon has made two appearances for the Ireland senior team and will be looking to stake a claim ahead of the UEFA Nations League relegation/promotion playoff, and FIFA World Cup qualifiers this year.

In other Irish transfer news, goalkeeper Mark Travers is set for a loan move from Bournemouth to Championship side Middlesborough.

The 25-year-old has made five starts for the Cherries in the Premier League this season, but a regular run of games for Michael Carrick's team - seventh in the league - could force him into international contention alongside Caoimhín Kelleher and Gavin Bazunu.