Kyril Louis-Dreyfus’ takeover of the club remains with the EFL as Sunderland wait for confirmation that the deal can go through.
In terms of transfers, Goerge Dobson has departed on loan to AFC Wimbledon following a poor run of form.
Rumours have suggested that head coach Lee Johnson could potentially allow struggling forwards Danny Graham and Will Grigg to both leave the club before the end of the window.
That would free up room in the salary cap for potential additions.
Carl Winchester remains the only signing of the window so far.
The midfielder came on as a substitute the Black Cats’ return to winning ways against Shrewsbury Town at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
The result leaves Johnson’s side seventh with 36 points from 22 played and just one point of the play-offs with two games in hand on Charlton in sixth.
Sunderland play promotion rivals Ipswich Town in a huge game at Portland Road tonight, with kick-off at 7:45.
But is there any fresh transfer gossip surrounding the Black Cats and their third-tier competitors?
Here, we take you through the divisions latest rumours, including some interesting talk about Sunderland and their League One rivals.
1. Zak Jules wanted
Walsall defender Zak Jules is said to be a wanted man this month, with Cardiff City, Huddersfield Town, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Portsmouth, Peterborough and MK Dons are all chasing the centre back. (Football Insider) Photo: David Rogers
2. Burton transfer latest
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink expects more ins and outs in the last few days before the transfer window closes. He said: "We need young blood, young, exciting players in the building with a few experienced ones around them. At the moment, the balance is not right.” Photo: Nathan Stirk
3. DONE DEAL
Doncaster Rovers have completed the signing of former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder John Bostock on an 18-month deal. Photo: Shaun Botterill
4. DONE DEAL
AFC Wimbledon have signed defender Darnell Johnson on loan from Leicester City until the end of the season. The 22-year-old knows all about League One, having spent the first half of the season on loan at Wigan, and he could make his debut at Doncaster on Tuesday. (Various) Photo: David Rogers