Sunderland announce loan signing of Liverpool forward Jayden Danns

The teenager will join up with the Black Cats after completing his rehabilitation from a back injury identified during his medical and spend the remainder of the season at the Stadium of Light.

Liverpool's Jayden Danns celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the FA Cup soccer match between Liverpool and Accrington Stanley. Pic: Jon Super/AP

Sunderland have confirmed they clinched a loan move for 19-year-old striker Jayden Danns before Monday night's 11pm transfer deadline after he had signed a new long-term deal at Liverpool.

The teenager, who made his first start and maiden Champions League appearance for the Anfield club at PSV Eindhoven last week, will join up with the Black Cats after completing his rehabilitation from a back injury identified during his medical and spend the remainder of the season at the Stadium of Light.

Danns told the club's official website: "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 straight away, 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."

Liverpool announced the move as they confirmed Danns' new deal.

They said in a statement on their official website: "Jayden Danns has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool and will join Sunderland on loan until the end of the season."