Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Lee Johnson press conference, Will Grigg latest plus Cats target being monitored by Celtic, Leeds United, Chelsea and Arsenal

Sunderland remain in the hunt for new faces as the transfer deadline nears - and we’ll be bringing you transfer updates throughout the day.
Joe Nicholson
By Joe Nicholson
Published 28th Jan 2021, 07:00 BST
Updated 28th Jan 2021, 17:37 BST
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Lee Johnson is hopeful of bringing striking a double deal before the window closes, with a left-back and attacker on his wishlist.

Loan deals are likely, given the difficulties posed by the League One salary cap.

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The Black Cats could also see players heading out the door, with Will Grigg and Danny Graham among those linked with an exit in recent days.

Sunderland manager Lee Johnson during Tuesday night's win over Ipswich Town (photo: Frank Reid).Sunderland manager Lee Johnson during Tuesday night's win over Ipswich Town (photo: Frank Reid).
Sunderland manager Lee Johnson during Tuesday night's win over Ipswich Town (photo: Frank Reid).

We’ll also have further analysis from Sunderland’s League One endeavours as they close in on a play-off place ahead of Saturday’s hosting of Gillingham.

Meanwhile with takeover talks are continuing to rumble on behind the scenes, we’ll be bringing you any other major news from the Stadium of Light.

So simply refresh the page and scroll through our live blog to stay up to date with today’s biggest SAFC stories as they happen:

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