Sunderland are in a strong position as the midway point in January approaches. Tony Mowbray's side are just four points off third place in the Championship and have adjusted to life incredibly well back in the second tier.
Nonetheless, the Wearsiders are yet to bolster their squad and were dealt a blow before the window even opened with Everton recalling striker Ellis Simms. The loanee had been in impressive form for the Black Cats, despite missing a chunk of the season with injury.
If Sunderland are to maintain their play-off push, any investment into the squad in January will only strengthen that bid. Chronicle Live has taken a look at four players who could make the move to the Stadium of Light on loan.
