Kristjaan Speakman says it was the right decision for Sunderland to proceed with a loan deal for Jayden Danns despite the striker's medical revealing a back injury that will require a period rest.

Sunderland-bound Jayden Danns is set to sign a new long-term contract at Liverpool - a sign of how highly the Premier League leaders rate the teenage striker.

Teenage Liverpool striker Jayden Danns has signed a loan deal with Sunderland but a medical issue has delayed his move to the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland have signed forward Jayden Danns on loan from Premier League title chasers Liverpool. The 19-year-old signed a new contract at Anfield before heading out on his first loan spell after coming through the youth ranks on the red side of Merseyside.

Jayden Danns has made the move on loan on January transfer deadline day, with the young Liverpool striker having been handed a new long-term contract at Anfield.

Sunderland are expected to announce the signing of Liverpool youngster Jayden Danns today. As reported by the ECHO on transfer deadline day, the Reds made the decision to allow the forward to depart on loan as Arne Slot has sufficient cover up front.