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title: "Sunderland: CSKA Moscow scout Charlie Wyke"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-black-cats-charlie-wyke-lee-johnson-stadium-of-light-cska-moscow-clarke-harris/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Sunderland News"
published: "2021-04-13T11:45:55Z"
modified: "2021-04-13T11:45:55Z"
---

# Sunderland: CSKA Moscow scout Charlie Wyke

**[According to The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-9459735/SPORTS-AGENDA-FIFAs-Club-World-Cup-coming-North-America-2025.html), CSKA Moscow have been scouting Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke recently.**

### **CSKA eye Wyke**

Wyke has been in fantastic form for the Black Cats so far this campaign, netting 26 goals in all competitions ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-wyke/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/163535)). His 22 strikes in League One have only been bettered by Peterborough’s Jonson Clarke-Harris ([BBC](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/league-one/top-scorers)).

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As per The Daily Mail, that has led to the 13-time Russian champions scouting the English third division’s top two goalscorers.

### **Surprise**

This is no doubt a surprise link – it is rare that players from the English lower tiers attract interest from clubs in Russia. However, Wyke’s form in front of goal this season means he is deserving of such a pursuit. At 28 years old, it is unlikely he will ever get a better chance to join a side that regularly competes in either the Europa League or Champions League.

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Surprisingly, though, his departure may well go down well with the Black Cats supporters. When the news broke, the supporters were quick to share their thoughts, and many suggested they would be [happy to see him leave](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-transfer-rumours/sunderland-black-cats-charlie-wyke-cska-moscow/). It seems that, while he clearly knows where the back of the net is, his overall footballing ability leaves a lot to be desired even after amassing [36](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-wyke/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/163535) career assists, and some are worried whether he would be able to cope with the demands of the Championship if Sunderland earn promotion.

If the club were able to strike a good agreement for Wyke, it could be a welcome move for all involved, handing the Black Cats some cash to reinvest into the squad and granting Wyke the chance to play in European competition.

***In other news, [Newcastle are interested in this Sunderland ace.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-transfer-rumours/sunderland-the-black-cats-lee-johnson-newcastle-wolves-dion-sanderson/)***