Jack Ross says Sunderland will make a signing today

Sunderland will complete a signing today, says Jack Ross.

Jack Ross, Manager of Sunderland reacts during the Sky Bet League One Play-off Final match between Charlton Athletic and Sunderland at Wembley Stadium on May 26, 2019 in London, United...

Sunderland manager Jack Ross has suggested to The Chronicle that the club will make a signing on Friday.

Ross made the comments on Thursday evening following Sunderland’s pre-season friendly match against South Shields.

Ross told The Chronicle: “I am hopeful that over the course of tomorrow we may add one in a defensive area that will help us and strengthen us and give us qualities that we haven’t currently got in the squad.”

Summer activity

Sunderland have been quite busy in the summer transfer window so far and have made quite a few signings.

The Black Cats have secured the services of Conor McLaughlin, Ahmed Abdelkader, Lee Burge, Ruben Sammut and Michael Collins.

Sunderland Manager Jack Ross looks on prior to the Sky Bet League One Play-Off Second Leg match between Portsmouth and Sunderland at Fratton Park on May 16, 2019 in Portsmouth, United...

Promotion push

Sunderland finished in the League One playoffs last season and reached the final, which they lost at Wembley Stadium in London.

The Black Cats will be determined to finish in the automatic promotion places next season, and a few good signings in the summer transfer window will enhance their chances.

Ross’s side drew too many games in League One last season, and that was the main reason why they did not end up in the top two.

Sunderland also did not convert the chances they created, and that is something to look into as well next season.

Manager Jack Ross during the first SAFC training session of the season on July 2, 2019 at The Academy of Light in Sunderland, England.