YOUR new-look Sunderland starting XI IF the January transfer rumours are true - photo gallery
Sunderland are currently training out in Dubai – with several players due back from injury and the window just around the corner.
With that in mind, we take a look at how Sunderland’s matchday squad COULD look if the transfer rumours so far turn out to be true and if everyone is fit and available to Tony Mowbray for selection.
5. CB: Danny Batth
Danny Batth has cemented himself as a must-start centre-back for Sunderland. Photo: Frank Reid
6. MF: Corry Evans
The midfielder has been a regular at the base of Sunderland's midfield so far this season. Photo: Stu Forster
7. MF: Morgan Sanson
Sunderland are said to be interested in Aston Villa star Morgan Sanson. Sanson has featured sparingly for Villa over the last year or so, and he appears unlikely to manage a resurgence under Unai Emery. The Black Cats are said to be interested, but a loan deal seems more likely. Photo: Will Russell
8. MF: Bradley Dack
Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray says a reunion with attacking midfielder Bradley Dack in the January window is 'extremely unlikely'. However, the Blackburn Rovers man has been heavily linked with the Black Cats. Photo: Harriet Lander