REPORT: Sunderland transfer breakthrough is being fought for by MK Dons and Blackpool.

Milton Keynes Dons are the latest name to be linked for a move to sign Elliot Embleton from Sunderland this summer, amid previous reports stating Blackpool have an interest.

This is according to Alan Nixon, who has tipped Mike Williamson’s side to complete another ambitious signing this summer.

So far, the Buckinghamshire side have made several impressive additions as they aim to secure promotion to the third tier. These notable signings include the likes of Tom Carroll, Tommy Leigh, and Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, among others.

Embleton would realistically top that list and the signing would prove a real statement of intent to the rest of the EFL.

This deal won’t prove easy though, given his previous exploits at Blackpool, and the Dons hierarchy will have to be on their A-game if they are to secure a deal for the 25-year-old.