Simpson comes in on loan

Oldham Athletic’s 'keeper Luke Simpson signed a deal to join the Reds on a one month youth loan deal. Nineteen years old Simpson will become the sixth different goalkeeper to appear between the sticks this season.

Recalled Joel Dixon was on the bench for Sunderland in the midweek League Cup win over Chelsea and could now be involved in the two-legged semi against Manchester United.

Simpson will be at Borough Park until January 18th.