Jayden Danns has completed a loan move to Sunderland after signing a new long-term Liverpool contract on transfer deadline day. However, he will have to wait to make his debut after a back injury was picked up during his medical.

The Reds striker joined the Black Cats on Monday, but will complete his rehabilitation at the AXA Training Centre before returning to the North East for the rest of the Championship season as Sunderland push for promotion to re-establish themselves in the Premier League.

As part of the deal, which was announced on Tuesday afternoon, the 19-year-old has been rewarded for his progress with a new deal at Anfield despite being just 11 months into terms that were penned in March 2024.

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The Liverpool-born forward, who is the son of former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Neil Danns, has made four appearances for Arne Slot's Reds this term, including his Champions League debut in the 3-2 defeat for a much-changed side at PSV Eindhoven last week.

Slot admitted he was unclear what the short-term future held for Danns after seeing him score against Accrington Stanley on January 11. However, after a meeting with sporting director Richard Hughes to talk through plans for a number of the club's youngsters, it has now been decided that the senior side have sufficient cover up front, meaning the teenager has been permitted to move to Sunderland.

Upon completing his move, Danns said: “This is my first loan move and a chance to prove myself, so I’m very appreciative of the opportunity and I’m grateful to the club for placing their faith in me.

"I’ve done my research and the team is incredible, so this feels like the right step. I’m disappointed that I will be unable to do that straightaway, but I’m proud to have joined the club and I will work hard throughout this period to ensure I can return to action and play my part.”

Meanwhile, Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman said: “Jayden is an extremely talented player, who fits the profile we were searching for.

"His availability was always going to be determined late in the window due to Liverpool’s schedule and the demand for him was high, so we worked extremely hard to secure the player.

"It’s unfortunate that the medical process highlighted an issue that ultimately requires Jayden to take a period of rest. Despite this, he remained highly motivated to come to Sunderland and as such we agreed to collaborate with Liverpool to ensure there is an opportunity for him to join us at a later date.

"We remain excited by the prospect of working with him and look forward to supporting him throughout the upcoming period.”

Danns has scored three times for the Reds since making his senior debut for the club in a 4-1 win over Luton Town 12 months ago. After registering a brace against Southampton in an FA Cup tie last year, the Academy graduate struck in the 4-0 triumph against League Two side Accrington in the same competition last month.

Meanwhile, young goalkeeper Fabian Mrozek has completed a loan move to National League outfit Forest Green Rovers for the remainder of the season.