Leeds leading the race for Sunderland striker

Leeds United boss Simon Grayson is sneaking ahead in the race to land young Sunderland striker Martyn Waghorn on loan for the start of the season.

Waghorn is wanted by Championship rivals Hull Cty - where Nigel Pearson is a fan after being his manager at Leicester City in the last campaign.

However Grayson has stepped in with an offer for Waghorn and wants him signed up in time for the opener with Derby County a week on Saturday.

Waghorn is willing to go out on loan for regular games and Sunderland are expected to let him go in the next few days.