As we approach the middle of October, the Black Cats under Tony Mowbray are sitting in fourth position having won six, drawn one and lost four of their opening 11 fixtures with the January transfer window not far off.
It remains to be seen how active sporting director Kristjaan Speakman and head of recruitment Stuart Harvey will be in the upcoming window but with that in mind, we asked fans on social media which players they would like to see the club target:
9. Stefan Bajcetic
The young midfielder, who plays for Liverpool, could be available on loan during the January transfer window. Photo: Andrew Powell
10. Giovanni Reyna
The Sunderland-born USA international's career has stalled slightly with Black Cats fans mentioning his name as a potential transfer target in the future. Photo: Stuart Franklin
11. Edouard Michut
The former Sunderland loanee is now on loan in Turkey but some Black Cats fans would like to see the PSG midfielder return to the Stadium of Light. Photo: Clive Mason