The Sunderland Echo revealed Sunderland's strong interest in the transfer market last summer. As newly promoted clubs, they made an ambitious investment that eventually materialized, but they failed to sign Yacine Titraoui.

Sunderland were beaten 3-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in their latest Premier League fixture

AFC Sunderland have made contact with Borussia Mönchengladbach regarding their interest in Jonas Omlin.Sunderland are considering a potential transfer for the Switzerland native before Deadline Day

At only 24 years of age, Simon Adingra is a new signing for AS Monaco arriving on a loan basis, a loss for Sunderland of a player who had important, but not decisive minutes with the Black Cats.

Sunderland produced a decent display against Arsenal but the hosts in the end proved too strong

Hjelde’s comeback has been measured. He returned on November 20 with 45 minutes for Sunderland’s Under 21s against Sporting in the Premier League International Cup. Despite that milestone, the defender is yet to make a first team appearance this term, prompting a search for competitive minutes that suits both player and parent club.

Sunderland has loaned Norwegian defender Leo Hjelde to Sheffield United. Once dubbed "the next Virgil van Dijk" during his time at Celtic, the player is seeking decisive minutes in the Championship to revive his career.