Chesterfield has made a double swoop to bring in two Sunderland players on one month loan deals.

The signings of defender Peter Hartley and striker David Dowson are expected to be completed later today for both players to be included in the squad for the visit of Brentford to Saltergate this Saturday.

Peter Hartley

Defender Peter Hartley (19) has been at Sunderland since 2000, where he has worked up through the youth teams and is something of a regular in the reserves.  He made his debut for Sunderland in January 2007.

David Dowson

Striker David Dowson (19), who has been a prolific striker for Sunderland's Under 18s and youth teams, signed a professional contract with Sunderland in the summer of 2007 and is also a regular in the reserve side.

Chesterfield manager Lee Richardson said: "We are grateful to Sunderland manager Roy Keane for loaning out these two players as they will help provide some healthy competition in the squad."

Meanwhile, ongoing enquiries continue for an experienced central defender to add further quality and competition to the squad.  

Manager Lee Richardson said: "We are determined to get our man but attempts to supplement the squad of a League Two side can be frustrating."

Three players are currently in the frame but three other potential recruits during the last couple of months decided in the end to join other clubs in higher divisions.