Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has made defensive signings a priority for January.

The Journal says he has told the coaching staff that his first priority is to patch up a back four which has conceded too many goals from corners.

Poyet debuted as Black Cats manager with a thrashing by Swansea City.

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