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

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Tony Mowbray’s pre-match press conference ahead of Sunderland’s Championship fixture against Rotherham United.

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.

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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:

RECAP: Tony Mowbray’s pre-match press conference

Key Events

  • Sunderland are preparing to face Rotherham United in the Championship this weekend.
  • Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray is set to held his pre-match press conference earlier today.
  • Sunderland are still looking to strengthen with just over two weeks of the transfer window remaining.
  • There could also be outgoings on Wearside before the window shuts.

That brings us to the end of the broadcast section of the press conference but Mowbray has also spoken to the written press - including our reporter Phil Smith.

You can find more from the Black Cats boss over on the SAFC section of the Echo website, as well as all the build-up ahead of Saturday’s match.