The Black Cats currently have just one senior left-sided defender available for selection, with Hume set to be out for a further eight weeks after a setback in his recovery.
Callum McFadzean has been holding the fort in Hume’s absence, but Lee Johnson is set to dip into the market to bolster that particular area of his squad before the January transfer window closes.
But with the League One salary cap a factor in any potential deals, the Black Cats will likely be focusing on players under the age of 21 – given they are exempt from the controversial cap.
So who could be on the club’s radar this month? We take a look at the Premier League youngsters and free agents who could be available and that would fit the bill for Sunderland this month:
But with the League One salary cap a factor in any potential deals, the Black Cats will likely be focusing on players under the age of 21 – given they are exempt from the controversial cap.