Louis-Dreyfus drops big Black Cats transfer hint as duo make SoL return

There was a crackle in the air under the lights at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland played out a 1-1 draw with Everton in the Premier League.

- by James Copley

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, owner of Sunderland, looks on in the stands prior to the Premier League match against Brentford at the Stadium of Light.

Régis Le Bris' side came into the game sitting seventh in the table after a remarkable start to life back in the top flight, while the visitors arrived in 15th and were looking to halt an inconsistent run of form.

The atmosphere was electric long before kickoff as Sunderland aimed to make it three league wins on the bounce and continue their push upwards under Le Bris.

Before the game, Sunderland chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus had suggested that the club's excellent start to the Premier League season could influence their January transfer plans.

"I would say definitely a little bit [that the great start could affect Sunderland's approach in January] because obviously if we're in the bottom three by Christmas or we're in the top six by Christmas that changes the ambition a little bit," Louis-Dreyfus said.

"We're currently preparing for all scenarios, but we've been doing that since the summer so hopefully we'll be going into the January window with a top-ten finish in mind and we will prepare and execute the transfer window to give us the best chance."