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It is expected that Dearden will secure a loan deal for the player who is set to play in Friday's friendly with Derby County.
"He did well against Leicester and will play again on Friday and we will look at things from there," said Dearden.
"But the intention is to take him on loan, probably with a view to a long-term deal.
"I imagine something will be decided soon, perhaps in the next couple of days.
On Loan from Sunderland
"He is a player who can perform in the centre of defence or at full-back, but he does like to get forward.
"Sunderland are prepared to let us have him, it's just a question of sorting out the final details of the move."