Sunderland AFC news: Transfer latest as Cats chase striker deal plus team news ahead of Rotherham fixture

Sunderland are preparing to face Rotherham United in the Championship - and Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray held his pre-match press conference on Thursday.

The Black Cats will be looking to bounce back following back-to-back league defeats against Ipswich and Preston, with both games finishing 2-1.

Sunderland are still looking to strengthen before the end of this summer’s transfer window, particularly up front, while there could also be departures on Wearside in the coming weeks.

Here’s what was said at the Academy of Light as Mowbray spoke to the media: