Sunderland AFC

Josh Maja looks set to complete a £3.5million move to Bordeaux after turning down Sunderland's latest contract offer.

Sunderland are just one win away from a Checkatrade Trophy final at Wembley having reached the last four of the competition with a 2-0 win over Manchester City Under-21s.

Sunderland are interested in bringing Grant Leadbitter back to the Stadium of Light this month.

Representing Sunderland in a Wembley final would be a ‘dream come true’ for exciting teenage prospect Bali Mumba.

Jack Ross has told his Sunderland squad this could prove a ‘special’ season for the club with the Black Cats just one win from a Wembley final.

At half-time, Nathanael Ogbeta was taken off.

Jack Ross says Sunderland are ‘making progress’ in their hunt for January additions - with promising news over Will Grigg’s ankle injury.

Sunderland AFC are just one game away from Wembley after defeating Manchester City Under-21s in Checkatrade Trophy.

Will Grigg's ankle injury is not as bad as first feared, according to sources in Wigan.

Duncan Watmore scored his first goal since suffering two ACL injuries as Sunderland moved to within one win of Wembley.

Sunderland boss Jack Ross has made eight changes to his side for tonight's Checkatrade Trophy clash against Manchester City Under-21s.

There’s just over a week to go until the end of the January transfer window - and Sunderland remain hopeful of adding to their squad.

Jack Ross is set to hand some of Sunderland’s youngsters a chance to shine when they welcome Manchester City in the Checkatrade Trophy - but Bali Mumba will not be one of them.

West Ham United are keeping a close eye on Josh Maja - with a view to signing the Sunderland striker before loaning him back out.

Jack Ross had been blunt in his post-match assessment on Saturday.