Elliott 20, only joined the Black Cats during the summer from Manchester City but has already impressed in his short time at the Stadium of Light after a number of impressive performances which have forced other clubs to sit up and take notice.
Wanderers scouts have reportedly been told to file comprehensive reports on the player up until the transfer window re-opens in January. The Eire U21 international is just one of a number of strikers linked to the club in recent weeks with Hibs teenager Steve Fletcher, Danny Webber of Watford and Wigan's Nathan Ellington all allegedly being of interest to the Trotters.