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Sunderland manager Jack Ross remains confident that the club will sign a left-back before the Monday deadline with Declan John and Greg Taylor the latest names to be linked. (Various)

Crawley Town put themselves in the draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup for the first time with a 1-0 win over Norwich Coty on Tuesday night.

Sunderland are set to submit a second bid for Sheffield Wednesday left-back Morgan Fox after an opening offer was knocked back. (Sunderland Echo)

Sunderland are looking into signing former Nottingham Forest and QPR defender Joel Lynch on a free transfer. (The Sun)

Sunderland manager Jack Ross has squashed rumours linking Lee Cattermole with a shock return to Wearside, a just few months after leaving. (Sunderland Echo)

Sunderland manager Jack Ross has admitted Jack Baldwin's future could lie elsewhere with the Scot unable to guarantee him regular first-team football. (Sunderland Echo)

Sunderland favourite Lee Cattermole has gone trial with Dutch outfit VVV-Venlo following his departure from Wearside a few months ago. (Various)

Sunderland legend Niall Quinn's son, Michael, won't be signing for the club following rumours he is currently on trial. (Sunderland Echo)

Sunderland left-back Bryan Oviedo says there is a '98%' chance he will leave the club this summer after reaching an agreement. (Columbia FM)

Sunderland have agreed a fee with the Walsall for midfielder George Dobson and hope to discuss personal terms in the coming days. (Sunderland Echo)

Sunderland flop Papy Djilobodji has joined Turkish top-flight outfit Gazisehir FK on a two-year deal. (Various)

Three new parties have expressed an interest in investing in Sunderland after Mark Campbell's proposed takeover broke down. (The Sun)

Sunderland have been dealt a blow in their reported pursuit of Harry Brockbank as he is keen to stay at Bolton Wanderers. (Northern Echo)

Sunderland and Reading have made initial enquiries to Sheffield United for defender Ben Heneghan. (Sky Sports)

Walsall manager Darrell Clarke has revealed Sunderland target George Dobson did not travel to Poland with the squad because of his "mindset". (Express & Star)

Barnsley have joined Sunderland in the race to sign striker Tinashe Chakwana following his release from Burnley. (The Sun)