Liam Millar is one of three Sunderland moves that could potentially close before the deadline.

As we approach the last week of the January transfer window, Sunderland has a few intriguing names on their recruitment radar.

As things stand, Sunderland supporters won’t remember the January transfer window of this year.

However, if the Sunderland owners are able to bring in a few fresh faces to the Stadium of Light, that may rapidly change.

Michael Beale, who has only coached seven games—winning two of them—would undoubtedly benefit from having some fresh blood on his team as the pressure grows.

Over the past week or two, a number of names have been connected to possible moves to Wearside. Here are three names that may join the club before the deadline.

Calum Styles close to Sunderland move

Callum Styles appears to be the best advanced transfer prospect available.

After Friday night’s match between Barnsley and Oxford United, the Hungarian international was not present. Tykes manager Neill Collins later disclosed that Styles was in negotiations to depart the team.

Since then, it has come to light that Styles is rumored to be nearing a move to Sunderland, where he will initially play on loan before signing a permanent contract in the summer. He looks set to become Beale’s first signing as Sunderland boss.

Liam Millar fancied

Liam Millar, a Preston loan player, is reportedly being considered by Sunderland as a long-term replacement for Jack Clarke.

This month, Clarke’s connections to the Premier League have intensified, with West Ham now appearing to be the team most interested.

Alan Nixon recently disclosed that Sunderland views Basel and Canadian international winger Millar as a long-term successor to Clarke; therefore, Millar may be brought in right away if Clarke decides to walk on this month, which is still a possibility.

Luke Thomas still an option

Leicester City left-back With several injuries at Sunderland’s full-back position earlier in the month, Luke Thomas was mentioned.

It appears that Styles will now cover in that role, but it’s unclear in what capacity Beale wants to use the adaptable Styles.

The fact that he can play as a central midfielder or as an advanced player suggests that the Black Cats may yet consider getting a new left-back.

Thomas is still with Leicester City, where he is a lower-level player, so this could be a trade worth monitoring.