Sunderland are expected to remain very busy today, the final day of the January transfer window.
The Black Cats have already signed Grant Leadbitter from Middlesbrough, and are looking to add more faces before Thursday’s deadline.
According to Sky Sports journalist, Keith Downie, Sunderland made a fifth bid for first choice target Will Grigg, which was higher than Wigan’s valuation of the player, but it was rejected once again.
Sunderland have had a FIFTH bid turned down by Wigan for Will Grigg. We understand it’s £1.25m plus add-ons. Sunderland believe they’ve bid higher than Wigan’s valuation of player #SAFC
— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) January 30, 2019
Sunderland have also had a £1.