Norwich City hold an interest in Everton's Tom Cannon as they step up their search to sign a striker before Friday's transfer deadline. 

Sky Sports are reporting that the Canaries have made a £7million bid for the 20-year-old. 

We understand that Cannon's name does feature on a list of targets as they step their search for a reinforcement after Josh Sargent suffered a serious ankle ligament injury in Saturday's win over Huddersfield. 

As reported, Cannon is keen on a move to Carrow Road but the club are working on a series of targets on both loan and permanent deals. 

Cannon enjoyed a successful loan spell at Preston last season and has been linked with a series of Championship clubs over the summer. 

He made 21 appearances for Preston last season, netting on eight occasions and impressing during his time at Deepdale. 

Everton are open to doing a deal that would see the Ireland youth international depart the club but it would have to make financial sense for City. 

Sargent's injury will see him sidelined for 'months not weeks' as the club await clarification on whether he will require surgery. 

Norwich have only two frontline senior strikers in Adam Idah and Ashley Barnes. David Wagner is hoping to secure another before the window closes. 

Norwich have only used one of their loan spots having signed Pedro Lima from Palmeiras for their development squad. 

That feels like the most likely avenue for an incoming but nothing has been ruled out. 

The Pink Un: Everton’s Tom Cannon is a target for Norwich City.Everton’s Tom Cannon is a target for Norwich City. (Image: PA Images)

Norwich have until 11pm on Friday to add any new recruits to their squad. 

After their midweek Carabao Cup over Bristol City, Wagner confirmed the news that Canaries fans had been dreading. 

"We are still waiting to have a clear picture. But what is sure it's a serious injury," said the German. "So we speak more about months than weeks. We have to make a further assessment with him.

"He sees a further consultant and I think we have a clearer picture at the end of the week to know how many months and if he needs surgery, but it's a serious injury. Which is what we expected. It is ankle ligaments."