Sunderland have this evening made their third signing of the transfer window. Lee Johnson has added Rangers winger Jordan Jones to his squad for the rest of the season.
Jones successfully completed his medical on Friday. The deal was announced on the club’s official website shortly after. Jones follows midfielder Carl Winchester and left-back Jake Vokins through the door at the Stadium of Light this month as head coach adds reinforcements to his squad as they push for promotion.
Rangers Winger Jordan Jones Completes Loan Move to Sunderland
🔏 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿…#SAFC are delighted to announce the loan signing of Jordan Jones from @RangersFC. #WelcomeJones
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) January 29, 2021
Extra Creativity Arrives in Jordan Jones
Lee Johnson has been looking to add to his forward options this month and has finally made a breakthrough. 26-year-old Jones is a Northern Ireland international and a tricky winger with a pinpoint cross.
Lee Johnson has been looking for extra creativity in the final third with his team currently struggling to break down stubborn opposition defences despite dominating possession. Today, he may have finally got the man who can unlock League One defences on a consistent basis.
Johnson Delighted to Have Made Transfer Breakthrough
Lee Johnson was today delighted to have brought in the type of player he has been wanting to sign all month. Speaking following the arrival of winger Jordan Jones, Johnson said: “As Jordan comes in, we are looking forward to working with him and seeing what he brings to our squad. He is a player with the type of qualities that fit the positional profile we wanted to add to the group.”
Jordan Jones Looking to Make an Impact
New Sunderland signing Jordan Jones said following his arrival: “I’m absolutely over the moon and I’m delighted to be here. I know what football means to people in the North East and how much Sunderland means to the supporters, so hopefully I can bring them some entertainment and good results.”
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