Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Contract talks set to kick-off with key man, Grant Leadbitter injury latest plus youngsters beaten by Aston Villa

While a draw at Crewe on Saturday was far from an ideal result, the nature of the result – which saw Jordan Jones and Chris Maguire net two late stunning strikes to salvage a point – left fans feeling upbeat.

And the fixtures keep coming thick and fast with Swindon Town next up on Tuesday evening.

We’ll have all the build-up to that game in our live blog, plus any updates on Grant Leadbitter’s injury which saw him forced off at Crewe.

There may also be updates on the contract front, with weekend reports suggesting that the Black Cats are keen to tie down some key men to new long-term contracts.

And with Kyril Louis-Dreyfus continuing to reshape the club behind the scenes, there could yet be some more major developments.

But whatever happens today, you can follow it all in our blog below: