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:
5. James McAtee
If the Sheffield United loanee returns to Manchester City in the January window, several Sunderland fans stated they would be keen on a deal to bring the youngster to the Stadium of Light. Photo: Jan Kruger
6. Sydney van Hooijdonk
Sunderland were reportedly interested in the striker over the summer window and interest from fans in the Dutchman remains. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
7. Miles Leaburn
The young striker has netted 18 goals in 48 games for League One club Charlton Athletic. Photo: GLYN KIRK
8. Emre Tezgel
The promising youngster has played a smattering of times for Stoke City but was mentioned as someone Sunderland fans would like to see Kristjaan Speakman look at. Photo: Stu Forster