Sunderland almost secured the signing of Hastings United midfielder Adam Lovett in January, only for the transfer to break down at the last minute.
The Black Cats were one of a host of Football League clubs linked with Lovett and almost got the transfer over the line earlier this year.
In a statement on their official website, The Arrows confirmed that the two clubs had reached an agreement for the transfer but difficulties in getting Lovett to complete a medical before the window closed saw the deal fall through.
The statement read: "Adam Lovett has been of particular interest to Clubs, and representatives of Clubs, as was Davide Rodari before his long term injury from which the Club are delighted he is just back.
"In fact the Club had reached agreement with Sunderland AFC for the sale of Adam Lovett on the last day of the latest transfer window but unfortunately the transfer could not be finalised due to difficulties in getting Adam’s medical completed before the window closed and without the medical the EFL did not have it in their power to rubber stamp the proposed transfer.
"Obviously the situation was a disappointment to both Adam and the Club and the Club think it is a credit to Adam in terms of how he has buckled down to his football since his disappointment.
"The Club is sure that Adam will get his wish of getting into full time football, maybe at the end of this season, as the Club are aware of a number of full time professional Clubs that are watching Adam on a regular basis."
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