The 19-year-old midfielder has failed to make the breakthrough at the Stadium of Light and looks poised for a loan move to Mick Harford's side after impressing the Millers boss whilst on trial at Millmoor this week.
"We are just trying to put a deal together for a midfielder from Sunderland and if everything goes through he should be in the squad to face Southend," said the Rotherham manager.