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2023-01-31 09:02:26

EXCLUSIVE: Championship club make late move to sign Sunderland defender

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By Michael Graham

Rotherham United are confident that they can conclude a deadline day move for Sunderland defender Bailey Wright.

Wright has been linked with a few clubs this month, with Portsmouth holding the firmest interest. None of them have tempted him enough to leave, though.

However, Rotherham hope to take him on loan for the rest of the season to help with their bid to avoid relegation from the Championship.

While his previous offers have been permanent deals to Scotland or League One, it is thought a low-risk loan move that keeps him in the Championship is a lot more tempting.

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