Ellis Simms

Ashley Barnes is set to leave Burnley after winning promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt. Barnes has netted five times in the Championship so far this season.

15 free agent attackers Sunderland could sign for no transfer fee James Copley

SWANSEA, WALES - FEBRUARY 04: Liam Cullen of Swansea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Swansea City and Birmingham City at Liberty Stadium on February 04, 2023 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Sunderland linked with Championship striker James Copley

SAFC supporters watch the first team players open training session at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland transfer news: Five strikers Cats should target this summer Charlie Hodgson

Sunderland's first team players enjoy an open training session at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland v Birmingham City: Five memorable games Charlie Hodgson

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Sunderland fans celebrate after their team score the first goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Stoke City and Sunderland at Bet365 Stadium on August 20, 2022 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Sunderland fans name transfer ins and outs they want James Copley

Sunderland fans celebrate their team's first goal during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Fulham and Sunderland at Craven Cottage.

Speakman receives strong transfer hint from Sunderland fans James Copley

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray.

Signings SAFC are looking to make and which players could leave Joe Nicholson

Andras Nemeth recently said about Sudnerland's interest: "It was very concrete with Sunderland. But I made the decision to come to Hamburg because I think the project here is better for me and my development.”

14 players linked with Sunderland and why moves didn't happen James Copley

Former Sunderland loanee Ellis Simms

Sean Dyche explains why Ellis Simms is starting to capitalise on January recall Phil Smith

Daniel Ballard playing for Sunderland

Ballard on settling at SAFC, recent form and Gelhardt's role Joe Nicholson

Jack Clarke playing for Sunderland against QPR.

Why Jack Clarke will be a key player if SAFC are to continue their play-off push Joe Nicholson

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a major doubt for Monday’s Merseyside derby at Anfield.

Ex-Sunderland striker could be set for enhanced Everton role against Liverpool PA

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray. Picture by FRANK REID

RECAP: Tony Mowbray press conference Joe Nicholson

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Julio Enciso of Brighton & Hove Albion runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Sunderland's failed attempt at Premier League striker deal on deadline day James Copley

The former Sunderland man is still only 29-years-old and is a free agent having left Forest Green Rovers after his contract expired. Would Sunderland consider bringing him back in the short term? Probably not given the current model. However, Sunderland need back-up for Joe Geldhart.

The free agent strikers available to Speakman - and how likely they are James Copley

Ellis Simms will be staying at Everton for the rest of the season

The inside story of Sunderland's January transfer window & what's next Phil Smith

Viktor Gyökeres.

Everton's failed £40m striker double deal meant Ellis Simms stayed put James Copley

Kristjaan Speakman, Sunderland's sporting director.

Fans deliver message to Speakman after deadline day disappointment James Copley

LUTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Rob Edwards, Manager of Luton Town, applauds the fans following the side's draw in the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Luton Town and Grimsby at Kenilworth Road on January 28, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Sunderland's play-off rivals conclude young striker deal on deadline day James Copley

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray Picture by FRANK REID

How SAFC could get extra time to sign Ellis Simms or another striker Joe Nicholson

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Joe Anderson of Everton tackles Soiyir Sanali of Stoke during the FA Youth Cup Fourth Round match between Stoke City and Everton at Britannia Stadium on January 10, 2019 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Incoming signing pens farewell message to Everton ahead of switch James Copley

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Viktor Gyökeres of Coventry City battles for the ball with Ben Wilmot of Stoke City during the Sky Bet Championship between Stoke City and Coventry City at Bet365 Stadium on October 22, 2022 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Graham Chadwick/Getty Images)

Everton eye £15m striker in deal that could benefit Sunderland James Copley

We take a look at 9 stars of the future Sunderland could sign before the January transfer deadline (Picture by Frank Reid)

9 stars of the future Sunderland could target before deadline day Joe Buck

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Ellis Simms of Sunderland (R) celebrates with teammate Amad Diallo after scoring their side's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Birmingham City and Sunderland at St Andrews (stadium) on November 11, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Simms' return uncertain after Everton manager decision James Copley

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray. Picture by FRANK REID

Reported SAFC target unlikely to leave Premier League club Joe Nicholson

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Deniz Undav of Brighton & Hove Albion scores the team's fifth goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Middlesbrough and Brighton & Hove Albion at Riverside Stadium on January 07, 2023 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Premier League boss drops huge transfer hint on Sunderland striker 'target' James Copley

Ellis Simms of Everton looks on during the Premier League match against Southampton at Goodison Park.

Everton eye £22m-rated forward - could mean Ellis Simms returns to Sunderland James Copley

Sunderland have been given hope of re-signing Ellis Simms (Picture by FRANK REID)

Cats could be given ‘green light’ to re-sign Ellis Simms - on one condition Joe Buck

Tony Mowbray said Kristjaan Speakman was working 'incredibly hard' to secure new additions

What we learned as Tony Mowbray outlines SAFC's January strategy Phil Smith

Former Sunderland loanee Ellis Simms

Tony Mowbray's clear message on a possible Ellis Simms return this month Phil Smith

Anthony Patterson is enjoying a solid season as Sunderland's first choice goalkeeper.

The Sunderland starting XI and squad if the transfer rumours are true James Copley

BERGAMO, ITALY - JANUARY 15: Duvan Zapata of Atalanta BC looks on during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Salernitana at Gewiss Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Everton eye £17.5m-rated striker in deal that could see Simms return James Copley

Ellis Simms could yet return to the Stadium of Light in the January transfer window

SAFC transfer news: What fans can expect to happen next Phil Smith

Jong Genk's Andras Nemeth pictured in action during a soccer match between Lierse K and Jong Genk.

Gossip: Sunderland handed blow in highly-rated international striker pursuit James Copley

Sunderland fans in action away at Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup.

Sunderland fans deliver clear transfer priorities to Speakman and Harvey James Copley

Joe Gelhardt playing for Leeds United.

13 players linked with SAFC and their current situations Joe Nicholson

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Ellis Simms of Everton looks on during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Southampton FC at Goodison Park on January 14, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Simms and Everton players confronted by fans after Southampton loss James Copley

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

Tony Mowbray outlines exactly what transfers SAFC want Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

The exciting transfer hint dropped for fans today as January search goes on Phil Smith

Sunderland striker Ross Stewart

Your key SAFC January transfer window questions answered Phil Smith

LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Joe Gelhardt of Leeds United in action during the Friendly match between Leeds United and AS Monaco at Elland Road on December 21, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Who is Joe Gelhardt and what has Wigan boss said amid Sunderland 'interest'? James Copley

Anthony Patterson is enjoying a solid season as Sunderland's first choice goalkeeper.

YOUR new-look Sunderland starting XI - IF the transfer rumours are true James Copley

Sunderland opted not to pursue a January deal for Nathan Broadhead

Why SAFC didn't pursue Nathan Broadhead deal & what happens next Phil Smith