Sunderland are closing in on their first signing of Deadline Day as Swansea City wing-back Declan John appears to be very close to joining on loan.According to Phil Smith at the Sunderland Echo, the 24-year-old is on the verge of signing for the remainder of the season as Phil Parkinson looks to bolster his defensive ranks.He tweeted:
John will arrive with a wealth of experience at both domestic and international level.
The Welshman has been capped seven times for Ryan Giggs’ Dragons whilst he has also featured in the Scottish Premier League – making 26 appearances for Rangers and in the Championship for his parent club, the Swans, where he has made 33 outings, per Transfermarkt.
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It could be the first of several incomings at the Stadium of Light with less than eight hours remaining before the transfer deadline with Bristol City striker Antoine Semenyo looking likely to join per TEAMtalk.
Denver Hume has played the majority of the season on the left-hand side, starting 21 matches. He has provided three assists and even got on the scoresheet once, via WhoScored.