Sunderland are closing in on the signing of Jayden Danns, with Tommy Watson also looking likely to stay at the club.
Danns is expected to join on loan until the end of the season from Liverpool. The 19-year-old has made three senior appearances so far this season. All being well, he’ll have a medical today and sign ahead of the window closing at 11pm.
Watson made the trip to Brighton earlier in the day but it appears Sunderland have rebuffed the Premier League club’s offers after not being able to sign a replacement.
With that in mind and for a little bit of fun, we take a look at how Le Bris’ starting XI and subs bench if the recent transfer rumours turn out to be true:
5. LB: Dennis Cirkin
After the injury to Aji Alese during the FA Cup game against Stoke City, Dennis Cirkin will play a vital role during the rest of Sunderland's season. Photo: Stu Forster
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6. CDM: Enzo Le Fèe
The AS Roma midfielder signed for the Black Cats earlier in the window, penning a season-long loan at the Academy of Light as Le Bris’ men prepare to push for the automatic promotion spots during the second half of the season. | Frank Reid
7. CM: Dan Neil
The arrival of AS Roma midfielder Enzo Le Fèe may allow Sunderland's team captain to push further forward. | Getty Images
8. CM: Jobe Bellingham
Jobe Bellingham is enjoying a fantastic season as a box-to-box midfielder under head coach Le Bris. There is transfer interest in the former Birmingham City man but he is expected to stay as things stand. | Steven Paston/PA Wire