Live deadline day updates as Sunderland look to complete key transfer deals; Malick Fofana deal latest

It looks set to be a very busy day on Wearside as Sunderland look to close a number of key deals.

While the main focus will of course be on incomings with strengthening still needed in some key positions, we’re also expecting it to be pretty busy in terms of players moving on in search of greater playing time. As ever, we’ll be with you right throughout the day to bring you all the key updates you need as and when they happen in our live blog below, up until the 11pm deadline and beyond if necessary. Stay tuned!