Everton striker Ellis Simms is set to join Sunderland on a loan deal, the Blackpool Gazette have reported. Blackpool were one of the clubs who were vying for Simms’ signature, with the youngster having already spent time on loan at Bloomfield Road in the 2020-21 season as his goals helped the Seasiders win a place in the Championship through the third tier play-offs.
However, Simms has knocked back Michael Appleton’s side, as well as Huddersfield Town and Millwall in order to link up with Alex Neil on Wearside.
Whilst a permanent exit from Goodison Park for the 21-year-old has been mooted in recent weeks, Simms will only leave the Toffees on loan this summer, but the Black Cats have won that particular battle.
Simms spent the second half of last season on loan at Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian, where he scored five goals in 17 league appearances.