Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Latest on summer transfer target as Southend defender hits out

Sunderland moved to within three points of the top of League One at the weekend and the focus now turns to the long trip to Plymouth Argyle.
Catch up on all the latest Sunderland AFC newsCatch up on all the latest Sunderland AFC news
Catch up on all the latest Sunderland AFC news

And in the build-up to the game, there has been plenty of news from the Stadium of Light. Scroll down to catch up on what you may have missed today: