And it looks like it could be a busy closing period for Sunderland with several rumoured incoming and outgoings likely.
There’s the Jermain Defoe saga alongside the potential signing of Tottenham winger Jack Clarke plus a smattering of outgoings that could hinge on who Sunderland manage to bring in.
Here, we take a look at the deals the Black Cats could conclude before the winter window closes on February 1.
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1. Jack Diamond
The winger is expected to return to Harrogate Town on loan after being recalled to help Sunderland through their Covid-10 crisis in December.
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2. Tyrese Dyce
Under-23 coach Mike Dodds recently confirmed recently that Dyce would be available for loan during the back end of the transfer window.
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3. Arbenit Xhemajli
Club officials have confirmed that the defender has available for loan during the window as he continues his return from a serious knee injury.
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4. Denver Hume
The left-back looks set to join League One rivals Portsmouth with a medical said to have taken place.
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