The Sunderland players who could leave in January as Black Cats weigh up big transfer decisions

Sunderland kick-off the New Year with a home game against Manchester City on Thursday night. We preview that game and also look ahead to the January transfer window and focus on potential exits - both loan and permanent.  We also assess how Sunderland are faring in the absence of their AFCON stars. 🚨 GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS OR £26 THAT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH TO THE END OF 2026 HERE. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com