The Black Cats have lost their opening two games 2-1 in the Championship against Ipswich Town at the Stadium of Light and Preston North End at Deepdale.
Tony Mowbray’s men also crashed out of the Carabao Cup in the first round after being beaten by Crewe Alexandra at home on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Wearside.
After Sunderland’s less-than-ideal start to the season, eyes have understandably towards transfers with sporting director Kristjaan Speakman and head of recruitment Stuart Harvey eyeing deals.
Here, we take a look at 13 active transfer and contract deals Sunderland are still working on this summer:
After Sunderland’s less-than-ideal start to the season, eyes have understandably towards transfers with sporting director Kristjaan Speakman and head of recruitment Stuart Harvey eyeing deals.
![Reports in France have linked Sunderland with Rennes player Matthis Abline. However, the Black Cats are said to be facing competition to land the striker with Middlesbrough also said to be keen amongst other clubs](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmI0YTA4NjdiLTQ4OTktNDI4Ni1hZGUwLTBmYTMwYzg1ZjUxMzo1NmYxNjIwZS1iOWU0LTQ0MjAtODMxMS01YjVhMGE4Yzc3NTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
13. Matthis Abline
Reports in France have linked Sunderland with Rennes player Matthis Abline. However, the Black Cats are said to be facing competition to land the striker with Middlesbrough also said to be keen amongst other clubs Photo: ROMAIN PERROCHEAU
![Sunderland are expected to open contract talks with Patrick Roberts with the attacker having just one-year left on his current deal at the Stadium of Light.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjlhNzQ5NTY3LTQ3YjMtNGFjYy1hNmY5LTY3NWEyMGFhM2EyNjo5ZjM3MjA5ZS1iMGJkLTQ1YmMtOTZhMi05MDNhZjNmZjA1ZDk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
14. Patrick Roberts
Sunderland are expected to open contract talks with Patrick Roberts with the attacker having just one-year left on his current deal at the Stadium of Light. Photo: Frank Reid