A number of Sunderland supporters have expressed their delight at the club re-signing veteran striker Jermaine Defoe.

It has been an extremely busy few days at the Stadium of Light, following the sacking of Lee Johnson as manager after a little over a year in charge.

That follows on from Saturday's humiliating 6-0 defeat away to Bolton Wanderers in League One, acting as a mighty blow to their promotion chances.

In terms of transfer news, there has only been one place to focus on deadline day, with Defoe on the brink of a move back to Sunderland [via Keith Downie on Twitter], having left Rangers earlier this month.

The 39-year-old spent two years with the Black Cats between 2015 and 2017, scoring 37 goals in 93 appearances and proving to be a popular figure at the club.

Sunderland fans erupt over Defoe news

Downie says a 'formal announcement (is) expected soon' and these Sunderland fans have hailed the news of Defoe's return on Twitter.

"Amazing how Johnson goes and we immediately sign Defoe. Makes you wonder was those rumors true? Buzzing that he's coming home though! GERRIN!!"

Credit: @lewygsafc

"Woweee"

Credit: @JackFen

"Get in there"

Credit: @JamesNewham

"HE’S HOMEEE"

Credit: @JoeDB__

"Bring him home"

Credit: @Andrewfairlamb

"Oh my lord"

Credit: @ethantylr

"This club man. Absolute carnage"

Credit: @Joseph_Thomps0n

In other news, some Sunderland fans have blasted one player's performance against Bolton. Find out who it is here.