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Lee Johnson told to sign Jermaine Defoe as 'best option' for Sunderland in January

Sunderland fans are excited about the prospect of Jermain Defoe re-joining the club after Lee Johnson revealed that he is keen to bring the player back to Wearside.

The 39-year-old has been linked with a move to the Black Cats after leaving Rangers earlier this month, with Oxford United, Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town also keen on the forward.

It has been reported that Defoe is currently in talks with fellow League One promotion chasers Oxford as they try to fight off stiff competition for his signature.

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