Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Jermain Defoe to Sunderland and Denver Hume to Portsmouth latest

And the Black Cats are expected to be busy in the final week of the transfer window.

The Wearsiders completed the signing of centre-back Danny Batth on an 18-month deal from Stoke City last week, despite interest from other clubs.

Sunderland also completed the transfer of Patrick Roberts on a permanent deal from Manchester City on an initial six-month contract, with a club option of a further year at the end of the season.

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