Sunderland defender George McCartney is expected to secure a one-month loan move to Leeds United on Thursday, reports BBC Sport. The Northern Ireland full-back has fallen out of favour at Sunderland after suffering knee ligament damage in a pre-season game in Portugal.
Sunderland hope the spell at Elland Road will help the former West Ham player to regain full fitness.
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