The Black Cats have been linked with several players in a variety of positions but have now signed Pierre Ekwah from West Ham and Isaac Lihadji from Lille alongside Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United. However, the position of striker remains a priority after Ellis Simms was recalled by Everton.
With that in mind, we take a look at how Sunderland’s matchday squad COULD look if the transfer rumours so far turn out to be true and if everyone is fit and available to Tony Mowbray for selection.
5. RB: Trai Hume
After an injury to Lynden Gooch, Trai Hume has equipped himself well in the right-back spot. Photo: FRANK REID
6. MF: Pierre Ekwah
The midfielder has now joined Sunderland on a permanent deal form West Ham in the January transfer window on a four-and-a-half-year deal Photo: David Rogers
7. CM: Dan Neil
The Academy of Light graduate is steadily improving game by game and is vital for Sunderland at the moment. Photo: Frank Reid
8. CM: Edouard Michut
The Frenchman has broken into Tony Mowbray's matchday squad in recent weeks and looks set to play more after the injury to Corry Evans Photo: FRANK REID