2. Yann M'Vila (Rubin Kazan)
Yes, it's true, the most important signing Sunderland could make right now already plays in red and white. Yann M'Vila is sensational, I mean seriously, he's top class. Seeing him arrowing horizontally across the field is common at the Stadium of Light, with sprawling (clean) tackles and marksman accurate passing. Without him, the side would more than likely be looking up at Aston Villa... Sunderland have enjoyed some fantastic loan signings over the years, though the problem has been securing deals for the players once their temporary switches expired. There's never been a better chance to permanently land a quality player such as M'Vila with an
agreed fee clause inserted into the Frenchman's deal. Unfortunately, with the club's position under threat, it seems unlikely to happen in January, but it would be amazing to tie him down as soon as possible.