We Are Sunderland writers Matty Hewitt and Joe Ramage sat down for this morning's briefing to discuss all things red and white.

The Black Cats take on one of their promotion rivals, Hull City side on Friday night at the Stadium of Light.

The Tigers have already strengthened their squad in the early weeks of the January transfer window, while Sunderland are yet to bring any new faces through the door.

Matty and Joe sat down to discuss the latest transfer rumours, including Amad Diallo's recent links to Middlesbrough and Sunderland.

The Black Cats have also been linked with Notts County goal machine Macaulay Langstaff along with a number of Championship clubs.

You can watch that in the player below.