Sunderland are looking to strengthen in two or three positions, and are also determined to try and resist any interest from the top tier in their best young talent. So what have been the key stories of the window so far, and what should fans expect to happen in each and every case?
Here, we rate the key rumours so far...
9. JAY STANSFIELD (LOAN)
Stansfield was close to joining on loan in the summer but ultimately opted to join Birmingham, citing the ambition of the club but also it's closeness to home (London) as his key reasons. With Tony Mowbray now at Birmingham and making clear he's a key part of his plans, it would be a major surprise given Stansfield's summer stance. Rumour rated: 4/10 Photo: Matt McNulty