Black Cat's manager Howard Wilkinson is happy to allow him to remain in North Lincolnshire, but was looking for a call-back option to cover injuries or suspensioon at the Stadium Of Light.
However due to a recent rule change a long-term loan cannot have the option of a call-back so United must again negotiate with Sunderland in a month's time.
Laws however is not envisiaging any problems: "Now if there's no need for him to be called back after the third month, I think he will be here for the rest of the season."