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:
9. FW: Jayden Danns
Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers have been linked with a deal for Liverpool youngster Jayden Danns ahead of the transfer deadline. Photo: Getty Images
10. FW: Patrick Roberts
Patrick Roberts has been in fine form for Sunderland this season but may see himself rested and rotated at times if the Black Cats secure additional reinforcements. He makes our team here, though. | Patrick Roberts vs Norwich City. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
11. FW: Wilson Isidor
The Frenchman is fast becoming a fan favourite at Sunderland and has just made his loan move permanent from Zenit. | PA
12. Potential substitute: Simon Moore
Following the end of his contract at Coventry, Moore signed a two-year contract at Sunderland, with a club option of a further year last summer. | Frank Reid