Sunderland Daily News Roundup

Sunderland’s move for Sevilla forward Rubén Vargas stalls after fresh femoral biceps injury. With a two-month lay-off expected, the Black Cats and Leeds now look elsewhere to boost attack.
Le Bris eyes FA Cup progress with Sunderland, aiming a cup run alongside league push. Focus on line-ups, fixtures and live scores as the Black Cats gear up for knockout action. Livescore
Köln and Gladbach eye Dan Neil. Köln may bid this month, while Gladbach plan a free in summer. Sunderland’s 24-year-old midfielder is out of contract and could leave his boyhood club.
Sunderland host Crystal Palace seeking to end a long winless Premier League run at the Stadium of Light. Mid-table clash, form slump, traction needed, Palace test, home struggles.