Jermain Defoe. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)Jermain Defoe. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Jermain Defoe. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Sunderland full list of ins and outs during January transfer window as 12 deals completed

It’s been a hectic month on Wearside.

As far as January transfer windows go, they don’t come much busier than Sunderland’s.

The Black Cats not only wrapped up a barrage of deals as they look to reignite their League One promotion push, but they also took the decision to part company with manager Lee Johnson on the night before deadline day.

After a month of recruitment under Johnson’s vision, Saturday’s 6-0 humiliation at the hands of Bolton Wanderers proved to be the final straw for the ex-Bristol City boss, and now the Wearsiders head into the post-window period without a permanent appointment at the helm.

In terms of transfer business, however, there were plenty of positives, and not least the late return of Sunderland icon Jermain Defoe.

The veteran striker may be approaching 40, but he is still adored by the fanbase, and will be hoping that he can help fire the club back to the Championship.

We’ve gathered up every new signing and every departure from the Stadium of Light below...

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