Sunderland line up Liverpool youngster to replace Didier Ndong
The move will be a loan with an option to make it permanent in the summer.
The Black Cats have lined up talented Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria as Ndong's replacement and a deal is believed to be close.
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Hide AdThe 20-year-old has made eight senior appearances for Liverpool and Sunderland have been tracking him all month.
They have moved quickly after Jurgen Klopp decided to allow a temporary move before the window shuts tomorrow night.
Ndong is missing from Sunderland's trip to Birmingham City tonight as he serves the second game of his suspension.