Jermain Defoe playing for Sunderland.Jermain Defoe playing for Sunderland.
Jermain Defoe playing for Sunderland.

What Sunderland's starting XI could look like now the transfer window has shut - including Jermain Defoe

It was a busy January on Wearside after Sunderland completed six new signings – including the emotional return of Jermain Defoe.

The Black Cats have also brought in Trai Hume, Danny Batth, Patrick Roberts, Jack Clarke and Jay Matete as they push for promotion from League One in the second half of the campaign.

While it remains unclear who the club’s next manager will be following Lee Johnson’s departure, there is certainly plenty of talent in the squad.

With players such as Nathan Broadhead, Luke O’Nien and Aiden McGeady still to come back from injury, here’s how Sunderland could line up.

See if you agree with the team or would make any changes:

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