Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Injury latest plus key January update for Black Cats duo

Sunderland will this week step up preparations ahead of the weekend trip to Gillingham when the Black Cats resume their League One campaign.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Sunderland didn’t have a game after being knocked out of the FA Cup at the first round stage but the focus is now firmly on turning around a dismal start in the league, with Sunderland currently 11th and three points adrift of a play-off spot.

Scroll down to catch up with today’s SAFC news: