It was a mixed month, to say the least, for Sunderland with Ellis Simms going back to Everton combined with Ross Stewart’s injury creating a real problem. The Black Cats prioritised with over experience once again with Tony Mowbray left short in the striking department when the window closed.
Here, though, we take a look at the players Sunderland were linked with during the January transfer window and why the deals didn’t materialise:
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