The winger was on loan at Preston last season and Grayson is well aware of his abilities. The report from Sunderland Echo claims that the winger’s move to Sunderland is close to being finalised.
The Everton winger is expected to cost around £2million.
In other news, Everton defenders Tyias Browning and Brendan Galloway are expected to complete their loan moves to Sunderland this week.
According to Sunderland Echo, both players are set to undergo medicals with the Championship club before the transfers can be confirmed. Sunderland Echo are also claiming that Tyias Browning and Brendan Galloway could be unveiled today with Aiden McGeady set to follow from Everton.