We're into the last week of the January transfer window - so what is likely to happen at Sunderland ahead of next Monday's deadline?

In our latest We Are Sunderland briefing, we discuss:

• The latest on the striker front
• Jobe Bellingham and whether the Black Cats will keep hold of their stars
• Why the Black Cats are unlikely to sign a full-back We also look back on the weekend draw with Plymouth and assess the difficult midfield decisions facing Regis Le Bris' in the second half of the season.

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Eliezer Mayenda scored the crucial goal as Sunderland beat Derby at Pride Park on Tuesday night.

Mayenda played up-front with Wilson Isidor - but Scott Wilson discusses why that isn't a long-term fix for Regis Le Bris, and what it means for transfers and the Black Cats' pursuit of another striker.

We also discuss Enzo Le Fee and look ahead to the weekend visit of Plymouth.

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Enzo Le Fee is in the building and preparing for his Sunderland debut - so what next for the Black Cats in the January transfer window?

We discuss Sunderland's pursuit of a new striker and look ahead to the crucial Championship game at rivals Burnley.

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Enzo Le Fee arrived on Wearside on Thursday to complete his move to Sunderland. It's the transfer that has the Championship talking - so what does it say about Sunderland's exciting ambition and plans?

We discuss Le Fee, how he'll fit into the side and preview the FA Cup third round tie against Stoke City. 

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Sunderland kicked off 2025 in fine style with a crucial home victory over Sheffield United.

We reflect on that win and turn our attention to the January transfer window and discuss what to expect in the coming weeks after Regis Le Bris' interesting reveals. 

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It's been quite the year of ups and downs on Wearside.

From Michael Beale and the derby disaster to the long wait for a head coach appointment and the success of Regis Le Bris - we reflect on Sunderland's 2024 and assess what next year could bring.

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Liverpool have this week been linked with a move for Sunderland striker Trey Ogunsuyi - so what happens next for the teenager, who has a prolific scoring record in the youth ranks?

On the subject of young talent, we discuss Sunderland's midfield in our latest video.

And we also look ahead to this weekend's game against Norwich City.

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The highs and the lows of football. Just three days after his Man of the Match display against Stoke, Tommy Watson suffered the injuries that will rule him out for two months. So how should Sunderland deal with the absence of the winger?

And what does it mean for the January transfer window? 

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We've been here before...but do Sunderland need to sign a striker in January? The shortage of goals recently has led to the return of that familiar question as the window approaches.

We discuss the striker situation, assess Kristjaan Speakman's short club interview this week, reflect on the defeat to Sheffield United and look ahead to the Stoke and Bristol City games at the Stadium of Light. 

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Unbeaten in 10, winless in five - is your glass half full or empty? We reflect on Sunderland's form in our latest video, looking back on the draw with West Brom.

We discuss Sunderland's attack, Regis Le Bris' use of substitutes and some inevitable January exits. And we look ahead to Friday night's trip to Sheffield United. 

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