A round-up of all the latest Sunderland transfer news including a Louie Barry update, Anthony Patterson on departure rumours and Regis Le Bris’ stance on sales.
Louie Barry urged to reject Leeds United for Sunderland
One of Sunderland’s top targets in January is thought to be Barry. The Aston Villa youngster was sensational at Stockport County for the first half of the current season.
Before he was recalled in 2025, the attacker left as the top scorer in the third tier with 15 goals and helped put the Hatters in contention for back-to-back promotions.
Villa are willing to let Barry go permanently despite his form, which has caught the attention of multiple Championship sides including Leeds and Sunderland.
However, pundit Carlton Palmer has urged Barry to reject Leeds for Sunderland citing the latter club would be the perfect place for the 21-year-old.
You can read Palmer’s full quotes about Barry and Sunderland here.
Anthony Patterson responses to departure rumours
One of the biggest concerns surrounding the Black Cats fanbase this January has been the potential departures of its biggest stars.
Sunderland are in a fantastic position in the race for promotion and this could be disrupted if someone in the squad leaves.
One player who has recently been linked away has been Patterson. The Sunderland goalkeeper has been excellent for years for the Black Cats and has established himself as a big upcoming talent.
Therefore, both Spurs and Man United have taken an interest in Patterson as the two Premier League sides look to turn their seasons around.
However, Patterson has now responded to these rumours stating ‘he is a Sunderland player and is concentrating on the current season’.
You can read Patterson’s quotes on his Sunderland future here.
Regis Le Bris on potential Sunderland departures
Unfortunately for Sunderland fans, Patterson hasn’t been the only star linked away this month.
Jobe Bellingham has consistently been touted away from the Black Cats with multiple teams in England and abroad circling.
On top of this, Dan Ballard has been linked to sides such as Brighton after Sunderland’s impressive run of form.
However, Le Bris has asserted his confidence that the Black Cats can keep hold of its biggest stars going into the second half of the campaign.
You can read Le Bris’ quotes on potential Sunderland departures here.