The January transfer window is approaching and Sunderland have been linked with their fair share of incoming deals. Hibs defender Ryan Porteous is just one of a host of names linked with a move to the Stadium of Light next month and the defender has recently revealed his desire to test himself outside Scotland.
Porteous said: "I do really like the idea of moving to a different league and challenging myself.”
But how have these rumoured transfers been valued? And who is regarded as Sunderland’s Most Valuable Player? Here, using data provided by Transfermarkt, we take a look at how each member of Mowbray’s squad has been valued and their rumoured January arrivals.
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9. Leon Dajaku - €900,000
Dajaku is currently valued at €900,000 by Transfermarkt. Photo: Frank Reid

10. Lynden Gooch - €1,000,000
Gooch is currently valued at €1,000,000 by Transfermarkt. Photo: Frank Reid

11. Aji Alese - €1,000,000
Alese is currently valued at €1,000,000 by Transfermarkt. Photo: Frank Reid

12. John Buckley - €1,000,000
Buckley is currently valued at €1,000,000 by Transfermarkt. Photo: Lewis Storey

