Sunderland AFC transfer news: Cats duo linked with departure as former defender eyed by Championship outfit

Lee Johnson doesn’t have much time left to manoeuvre in the market.
Sunderland manager Lee Johnson.Sunderland manager Lee Johnson.
Sunderland manager Lee Johnson.

Goerge Dobson departed on loan to AFC Wimbledon following a poor run of form.

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.

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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.

The winter window slams shut on February 1, with the closure pushed back due to January 31 being a Sunday.

That gives Sunderland and their League One rivals a little over six days to complete any potential deals.

But are there any other transfers being talked about?

Here, we take you through the divisions latest rumours, including some interesting gossip from Sunderland and their League One rivals.

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Doncaster Rovers are reportedly leading Swindon Town in the race for Coventry City striker Amadou Bakayoko. The 25-year-old has been a bit-part player for the Sky Blues this season, playing just 244 minutes of Championship football so far. (Alan Nixon – Personal Twitter Account)

Barnsley have joined the race to sign 19-year-old striker Kyle Joseph from Wigan Athletic. Rangers, Celtic, Sheffield United, Tottenham and Leeds United have all too been linked with a move. (Sun on Sunday)

Sunderland could potentially allow struggling forwards Danny Graham and Will Grigg to both leave the club before the end of the window with Lee Johnson looking to free up room for potential additions. (Sun on Sunday)

Luton Town have reportedly made an offer for Swindon Town’s Scott Twine, which has not been accepted. (Alan Nixon – Personal Twitter Account)

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Doncaster Rovers are poised to complete the signing of at least two players ahead of Tuesday night’s clash with AFC Wimbledon. (Doncaster Free Press)

The pressure on under-fire Ipswich Town boss Paul Lambert has increased further after a local newspaper called for him to be sacked. The East Anglian Daily Times has published a scathing editorial urging owner Marcus Evans to make a change. (Various)

Preston North End are looking to sign Burnley's former Sunderland loanee defender Jimmy Dunne on loan for the rest of the season. (The Sun)