Sunderland AFC transfer and takeover news LIVE: Transfer updates and reaction to 2-1 defeat to Plymouth Argyle

Lee Johnson has so far brought in midfielder Carl Winchester – who made his full debut in last night’s defeat against Plymouth Argyle – but is targeting further additions before the deadline on February 1.

Sunderland are looking to secure reinforcements at either end of the pitch following an injury to Denver Hume.

Away from transfers, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus’ takeover of the club continues to dominate the discussion as we enter the period in which it was initially hoped a deal would be sanctioned.

We’ll have the latest on the takeover and transfer fronts throughout the day in our live blog, as well as any other developments from the Stadium of Light and around League One.

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