RECAP Sunderland AFC transfer news '“ major departure, Chelsea youngsters linked

Sunderland are closing in on their first loan signing of the January transfer window '“ but the first activity today was a departure.

By The Newsroom

Published 5th Jan 2018, 20:38 BST

Updated 5th Jan 2018, 20:45 BST

Liverpool youngster and Sunderland target Ben Woodburn in action at the Stadium of Light.

We brought you the latest throughout the day via our live blog – recap how the day unfolded below, including Lewis Grabban’s departure and links to Chelsea youngsters.