Sunderland AFC transfer news LIVE: Black Cats sign ex-Ipswich defender Tommy Smith
Sunderland will return to the Stadium of Light this weekend ahead of back-to-back home games against Bristol Rovers and Fleetwood.
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The Black Cats will have to cope without centre-back Bailey Wright who is likely to miss the rest of the season after suffering an ankle injury.
Sunderland are now exploring the free agent market as they look to replace Wright, while they have also taken a defender on trial.
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