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Chris Coleman says there’s only one thing Sunderland players must do if they want to leave

Chris Coleman manager of Sunderland during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sunderland and Reading at Stadium of Light on December 2, 2017 in...
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Sunderland are set to offload players this month, as Chris Coleman looks to raise funds.

Wales' manager Chris Coleman follows the game from the touchline during the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualification football match between Georgia and Wales in Tbilisi on October 6, 2017.

Chris Coleman has told the Daily Star that any Sunderland player wanting to leave just needs to ask for a move.

Sunderland are locked in a relegation battle in the Championship, and Coleman only want players who are committed to their cause.

As a result, the Welsh boss has stated that any Sunderland player will be made available for transfer in January, if they come to him and ask for a move.

Chris Coleman manager of Sunderland during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sunderland and Reading at Stadium of Light on December 2, 2017 in Sunderland, England.

He said: “If someone doesn’t want to be here, as long as they’re honest and come out and say ‘I’m not up for the fight’ that’s fine.

“We can’t afford any pretender in our ranks. We need soldiers who will keep marching forward.”

Sunderland are known to be looking to offload some of their fringe players, as they want to raise funds.

Head coach Chris Coleman of Wales celebrates after the Euro 2016 qualifying football match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Wales at the Stadium Bilino Polje in Elbasan on October 10,...

Lamine Kone and Didier N’Dong are two players who could be set to leave Sunderland, according to the Star.

Sunderland have plans to bring in a range of players in the coming weeks, as Coleman realises that he needs to add quality.

The Black Cats have been abject so far this season, and currently sit in 23rd place in the Championship table.

Sunderland are yet to make a signing so far this month, but Liverpool striker Ben Woodburn is believed to be close to joining on loan.