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:
25. Potential substitute: Ian Poveda
The summer signing has barely played owing to injuries but should return at some point before the end of the season. | Ian Poveda by Chris Fryatt
26. Potential substitute: Eliezer Mayenda
The striker has played his part at Sunderland this season, chipping in with goals and assists so far. | Getty Images
27. Potential substitute: Tommy Watson
It now looks like Tommy Watson will stay at Sunderland despite travelling to Brighton on deadline day unless the Black Cats can sign a replacement before the deadline at 11pm Photo: Stu Forster