Sunderland AFC transfer and takeover news RECAP: Cats close in on free agent signing as Oxford handed major injury worry

With a month still left until the domestic transfer window closes, Sunderland AFC are continuing their hunt for new faces.
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Manager Phil Parkinson is keen to bring in at least one more new face before the October 16 deadline - with a left-back high on his wanted list.

And we’ll have the latest transfer news from the Stadium of Light throughout the day right here, as well as any takeover updates.

Simply scroll down for new updates as the day progresses: