Sunderland recently appointed Preston North End manager Simon Grayson as their new boss.

Grayson replaced David Moyes ahead of Sunderland's Championship campaign and already looks set to raid his former club.

Sunderland look likely to snap up Aiden McGeady, according to The Northern Echo.

Aiden McGeady starred on loan at Preston North End last season and was a target for the Lilywhites on a permanent deal.

While Sunderland look likely to complete this deal, they face competition for another attacking star from Preston's campaign last season.

Jordan Hugill is attracting attention from Sunderland but also from Birmingham City, according to The Northern Echo.

Birmingham City are very keen on bringing in a new striker during the summer transfer window with Lukas Jutkiewicz proving to be inconsistent, Che Adams remaining raw and Clayton Donaldson suffering many injuries.

Jordan Hugill has emerged as a major target after he struck twelve goals for Preston North End in the Championship last season.

The 25-year-old also added one other goal in the domestic cup competitions.

Sunderland have been looking at Hugill as a replacement for their outgoing forwards.

Fabio Borini joined AC Milan on a loan with an obligation to buy while Jermain Defoe has signed for Bournemouth.

Preston want to keep the former Port Vale forward but Simon Grayson and Harry Redknapp are ready to spark a potential bidding war.

Preston fans - can you keep Hugill?

Birmingham and Sunderland fans - would you like to see Hugill at your club?

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