Sunderland could be about to agree to their first departure of the January transfer window. Sunderland are yet to sign any players this month, despite heavy pressure on them to bolster positions such as up front, midfield and the left-back spot. While there has been a lot of interest in some of their biggest stars in the likes of Anthony Patterson, Jack Clarke and Dan Neil, they have so far managed to keep all their players on Wearside too. While that is certainly a relief, Sunderland may be more open to offering some of their fringe players a chance to leave the club in search of regular firs…