Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Fresh injury blow for Cats as they close gap on top two

Sunderland closed the gap on the top two with a 1-0 win over Swindon Town on Tuesday night.
Sunderland beat Swindon Town 1-0 at the Stadium of Light.Sunderland beat Swindon Town 1-0 at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland beat Swindon Town 1-0 at the Stadium of Light.

Charlie Wyke scored again as Lee Johnson’s side moved up to fourth in the table and to within five points of the automatic promotion places, with two games in hand on second-place Hull City.

Scroll down for all the latest Black Cats news, analysis, insight and more from the Stadium of Light as the Wearsiders prepare for this weekend’s home meeting with Rochdale:

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