Sunderland are looking to bounce back into the Championship in 2019 and they certainly appear to have a chance to do so.

The League One title race is looking between them, Portsmouth and Luton Town at the moment and all three sides have got potential right now.

For sure, then, the January window is going to be one that potentially decides the destination of the trophy in May and signings will be crucial.

Sunderland have confirmed their latest, then, though it is one they were already expecting to happen with Max Power's deal with the club turning permanent today.

Indeed, the club affirmed such news with this update on Twitter:

Power is a well-liked member of the Sunderland side and it will be pleasing for fans to see that this is now cut and dried.

The Verdict

Power is a good midfielder and though he has got himself sent off a few times this season he definitely has the potential to help the club get promoted this season.

He knows what it takes to perform at this and at Championship level and you would expect to see him play an important part in the remainder of the Black Cats' challenge this year.