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The Black Cats completed five new signings, with Trai Hume, Danny Batth, Patrick Roberts, Jack Clarke and Jay Matete moving to the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland are also set to announce the return of Jermain Defoe, yet that deal can be done after the deadline as the striker is a free agent.
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Sunderland AFC transfer deadline day RECAP
Key Events
- The transfer window has shut - and clubs have an extra two hours in which to finalise any in or outgoings.
- Jermain Defoe is set to re-sign for Sunderland.
- The Black Cats have signed Fleetwood midfielder Jay Matete.
- Aiden O’Brien has signed for Portsmouth on a permanent deal.
- Tom Flanagan has completed his deadline day move to Shrewsbury Town.
- Sunderland are looking for a new head coach following the sacking of Lee Johnson.
O’Brien set to depart
We’re hearing that Aiden O’Brien is set to join Portsmouth.
The 28-year-old is in the final six months of his contract at Sunderland and faces more competition following the arrivals of Jack Clarke and Patrick Roberts.
O’Brien joined Sunderland in the summer of 2020 from Millwall and has made 65 appearances for the Black Cats.
The forward was set to sign for Doncaster in the summer but the deal wasn’t completed in time.
Jordan Jones signs for St Mirren
Former Sunderland player Jordan Jones has signed for SPL side St Mirren on loan until the end of the season.
The 27-year-old signed a three-year deal at Wigan in the summer but has made just nine appearances in League One this season.
What we know about Defoe
While the chances of a deal being agreed are believed to have increased significantly today, club sources say there is still work to be done and that a conclusion is not, at this stage, imminent. Sunderland do not have to sign Defoe before the 11pm deadline, and work is ongoing.
Dan Jebbison set for Sheffield United chance
The striker has previously been linked with Sunderland.
Sheffield United stated: “United have increased options at the top end of the pitch after recalling striker Daniel Jebbison from his loan spell at Burton Albion.
“With Rhian Brewster and Iliman Ndiaye both being withdrawn through injury in United’s victory over Peterborough at the weekend, Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom has exercised an option to bring Jebbison back to Bramall Lane.
“Jebbison, who netted the winner for United at Everton on his senior debut last season, has impressed at the Pirelli Stadium this campaign.
“The 18-year-old has netted nine goals for Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s side who are currently 10th in League One.”