Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris reportedly expects to be backed with new signings during the upcoming January transfer window.
The Black Cats have made a flying start to the 2024-25 season and currently sit at the top of the Championship on goal difference after nine games played. Sunderland, under new head coach Le Bris, have won six of their opening games with two losses and a draw in the league.
However, fresh reports this week have suggested that the Frenchman already has an eye on the January transfer window and will demand reinforcements. That’s according to Football Insider, who have stated: “Le Bris has let it be known to Sunderland he wants to be backed heavily in the January transfer window if his side are still in promotion contention.” Their report adds: “Sources say the Frenchman is keen to be backed to give his side the best chance of securing automatic promotion if they are still in contention come January.”
With that in mind, we take a look at some of the players who could leave Sunderland this winter if the Black Cats bring in reinforcements. We’ll also detail the stars who won’t leave during January and why:
1. Zak Johnson - could leave
Zak Johnson has been on the first-team fringes at Sunderland this season. Le Bris recently confirmed that the defender could be loaned out. | Ben Cuthbertson Photo: Ben Cuthbertson
2. Nazariy Rusyn - could leave
Should Sunderland strengthen further in attacking areas then Rusyn could find himself further down the pecking order and in need of regular game time. | Frank Reid
3. Joe Anderson - could leave
Joe Anderson has featured mainly for Sunderland's under-21 side this season as an overage player and doesn't seem to have a future with the first-team under Le Bris. | Ben Cuthbertson
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4. Jobe - won't leave
The former Birmingham City man extended his contract until the end of the 2027-28 season during the summer and is unlikely to move on this winter. | Getty Images