Sunderland could send a number of first-team fringe players on loan if interested clubs come calling.

According to a report in the Chronicle, the Black Cats are looking to send at least four players out on loan when the emergency loan window opens on Wednesday.

Wingers Will Buckley and Charis Mavrias, defensive midfielder Liam Bridcutt and centre-back Valentin Roberge are some of the players Dick Advocaat could part with.

Sunderland may send the quartet away from the Stadium of Light for the next little while if lower league clubs are keen but according to the report, will want them back if they show solid form away from Wearside.