Sunderland defeated AFC Wimbledon by three goals in their first visit to the new Plough Lane on Saturday, a Charlie Wyke hat-trick propelling the Black Cats to eighth in League One.
Lee Johnson’s side are back in action against Plymouth Argyle at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday.
Interestingly, the Pilgrims look set to conclude a striker deal ahead of the fixture.
In Sunderland transfer news, Carl Winchester remains the only player to have arrived on Wearside so far.
Elliott Embleton has been linked with a move away from the club but has featured successfully under Johnson in recent weeks, casting doubt on any potential move.
Dan Neil is another who was said to be likely to leave during the window.
However, the midfielder impressed during his 45 minutes in the Papa John’s Trophy against Port Vale before picking up an ankle injury, which will could put a stop to talk of his departure.
Cardiff City have seen a move for Sunderland loanee Dion Sanderson rejected. The Daily Mail claim that Cardiff approached Wolves over the possibility of Sanderson returning to South Wales this month.
But that approach has been rejected, with Cardiff now turning their attentions to Crewe Alexandra defender Perry Ng – who reports suggest has already been the subject of a £250,000 bid from the Bluebirds.
Here’s a round-up of some of the other transfer rumours involving Sunderland and their rivals this morning:
1. Pompey linked with players
Portsmouth have been linked with left-backs Steve Seddon and Charlie Daniels, and have also been credited with an interest in young Manchester United midfielder Dylan Levitt. (Portsmouth News) Photo: Naomi Baker
2. Ex-Rovers man joins Cardiff
Former Doncaster Rovers forward Max Watters has continued a rollercoaster few months by joining Cardiff City in a deal that could top £1m The 21-year-old was released by Rovers last summer as part of the decision to disband the club’s U23s set up amid the financial pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic but was snapped up by Crawley Town. (Doncaster Free Press) . Photo: Harry Trump
3. Perry Ng exit latest
Cardiff City have re-opened talks with defender Perry Ng. The 24-year-old Crewe Alexandra captain has previously been linked with Derby County and rivals Nottingham Forest. Cardiff initially had a £250,000 offer for Ng dismissed by Crewe, it was reported. (Daily Mail) Photo: Gareth Copley
4. Interesting...
Salford keen on Wigan Athletic's Tom James 'if he doesn’t extend his loan from Hibs,' according to Sun journalist Alan Nixon. (Personal Twitter Account) Photo: Lewis Storey