Sunderland recall winger Ahmed Elmohamady from Hull City

Sunderland have recalled midfielder Ahmed Elmohamady from his loan spell at Hull City.

The Egyptian international joined the Tigers at the end of August on a season-long loan deal and made 23 appearances, scoring once.

Black Cats boss Martin O'Neill has chosen to use the recall clause in the deal to bolster his squad after a busy period of fixtures over the New Year.

The 25-year-old will re-join a Sunderland side who are currently 14th in the Premier League, six points clear of the relegation zone.