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'The board are delivering': Sunderland fans react to Patrick Roberts signing

Sunderland fans have been impressed with the club's January transfer window so far after the arrival of Patrick Roberts on Wearside.

He joins Trai Hume and Danny Batth through the door at the Stadium of Light, providing the Black Cats with some much needed 'quality' amid an injury outbreak.

Lee Johnson has been without a number of key players throughout the season, the likes of Aiden McGeady and Luke O'Nien have been notable absentees.

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The arrival of the trio on Wearside has been welcomed by Sunderland fans, but they remain hopeful that Jermain Defoe will follow suit.

Here's what Sunderland fans had to say about the arrival of Patrick Roberts:

@CraigJamesWalks tweeted: "Yessss and available Saturday."

@Jonosafc said: "Absolutely fantastic, the board are delivering.. now it’s down to Lee Johnson and the players to do their part."

@Hendo1980 tweeted: "Batth and Roberts both done, canny additions to the squad, fingers crossed for a couple more next week."

@SamJermy said: "This could be interesting. Sunderland on their way back? Defoe rumoured to be re-signing next."

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