Welcome to the Sunderland AFC live blog for Sunday, January 7.
The Black Cats were eliminated from the FA Cup at the first time of asking yesterday as they went down 2-0 to Teesside rivals Middlesbrough.
The side Chris Coleman fielded was seriously depleted as the squad is ravaged by injuries.
But there's better news, as Coleman closes in on signings. Jake Clarke-Salter is expected to arrive from Chelsea on loan by tomorrow, while Ben Woodburn is also expected to arrive at some point this month too.
There could also potentially be outgoings too, with interest in Lamine Kone and Didier Ndong.
We've got all the latest on the Black Cats recruitment attempts, plus we'll look ahead to Saturday's FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough .
Join the Chronicle SAFC team for all the latest from the Stadium of Light throughout the day.
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How fans reacted
Here’s what fans said about the Boro defeat yesterday...
Jake Clarke-Salter to be the first signing
On the bench for Chelsea yesterday, Jake Clarke-Salter is expected to the that first signing.
The 20-year-old is a tall centre-back who was part of England U20’s World Cup winning team last summer.
We’ll have plenty more on him throughout the day.
Coleman expects first signing soon
He said after the Boro defeat:
I’m hoping that, assuming no-one gets injured, we are going to be OK and the lad who should have been here yesterday will be here tomorrow.