Sunderland enjoyed a winning start to life in League One, although the game was far from plain sailing.

In Saturday's early kick off in League One, Sunderland trailed at home to Charlton Athletic until midway through the second half, when Josh Maja found the net to equalise.

Lynden Gooch then secured all three points in the dying stages of the game to give Jack Ross three points in his first game as Sunderland boss.

On paper, Sunderland have a very strong side at this level and you would expect them to be competing at the top end of the table.

But the Black Cats will be hoping to use the final few days of the transfer window to sign some fresh faces and really bolster their options ahead of a promotion push.

Here are two deals they need to try to pull off before the window shuts.

If Bryan Oviedo departs, Sunderland should target Elder, either on loan or permanently from Leicester City.

The Australian left-back helped Wigan Athletic win the League One title last season with a string of good displays.

Sunderland need some more tenacity in midfield, especially if Lee Cattermole departs.

Docherty has been frozen out by Rangers and the 21-year-old midfielder would definitely boost Ross' options in the middle of the park.