£12.6m striker deal… The four Sunderland transfer stories to keep an eye on ahead of deadline day

As was the case in 2024, Sunderland could be gearing up for a frantic end to the January transfer window, with the Black Cats linked with a number of potential signings.

Last January ended in pretty hectic fashion for Sunderland who completed late deals for Callum Styles and Romaine Mundle.

This January transfer window looks set to see some late additions too with Sunderland having made just one signing so far; the impressive and exciting  from Roma.

Several strikers are linked with a move to the Stadium of Light right now. There’s also a potential player exit to keep tabs on as well.

Here are all the transfer stories for Sunderland fans to watch out for ahead of the February 3rd transfer deadline…

One of the many strikers linked with Sunderland during this January transfer window is Ajax’s Chuba Akpom.

The 29-year-old is wanted off the wage bill at Jordan Henderson’s Ajax, and there’s no shortage of interest in the 2022/23 Championship Golden Boot winner at Middlesbrough but so too are Leicester City and Marseille, with a move to one of the three looking most likely for the former Arsenal youngster right now.

Since, the rumour has gone cold. Frigan is barely playing for Westerlo which could signal at his possible departure, but could also deter Sunderland from making a move as Regis Le Bris will want any new signings to be fit and firing.

Since, the rumour has gone cold. Frigan is barely playing for Westerlo which could signal at his possible departure, but could also deter Sunderland from making a move as Regis Le Bris will want any new signings to be fit and firing.

It’s said that the 21-year-old would cost Sunderland €15million (£12.6million), should they go through with a loan-to-buy deal for the Croatian U21 man.