Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray has said the club are prepared to add more experience to the squad if they feel it is necessary, while their recent model has been focused on investing in young talent.
One of the main priorities for Sunderland will be to strengthen their striker options, while the club were also trying to sign another holding midfielder in the summer.
We asked fans on our social media platforms to name a realistic signing they think Sunderland could make in January.
Here are some of the names which were mentioned:
13. Bojan Miovski (Aberdeen)
Following a move to SPL side Aberdeen from Hungarian club MTK Budapest in the summer, the 23-year-old has made an eye-catching impression. Miovski has scored 11 goals in 15 league appearances this season, making him the joint top scorer in the SPL. Photo: ALBERTO PIZZOLI