Sunderland are closing on a deal for Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter.
The Sun says Clarke-Salter, 20, will join the Black Cats on loan until the end of the season.
Clarke-Salter, who spent time on loan at Bristol Rovers last season, was on the bench for Chelsea in last night's FA Cup game at Norwich.
It is understood that the deal has been agreed in principle, with Clarke Salter expected to travel to Sunderland on Sunday to finalise the switch.
The Black Cats are enduring a disastrous season and currently sit rock bottom of the Championship.