Sunderland could be set for a busy summer as they look to strengthen their squad for the 2022/23 season - with supporters already discussing who the Black Cats could sign.
Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman has said the club are looking to complete some early business after tracking some targets for over a year.
With the window officially set to open on Wednesday, June 14, we asked fans on social media to name a realistic signing they would like Sunderland to make this summer.
Here are some of the names that were mentioned:
With the window officially set to open on Wednesday, June 14, we asked fans on social media to name a realistic signing they would like Sunderland to make this summer.
![Simms’ situation at Everton is certainly worth keeping an eye on in the coming months. The 22-year-old started just two league games for The Toffees after being recalled by the Premier League club from Sunderland in January. Everton will be looking to sign more strikers this summer, which may mean offloading Simms - who has a year left on his contract at Goodison Park.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjJkN2EzYTM4LTAxZjAtNDllNi1hZjg1LTc1OTk4OTY3NjMyMTphYTU1YjljNS0yMWNjLTRhMmYtODhjZi1hZWUyYjJkYjQ2Yjk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Ellis Simms (Everton)
Simms’ situation at Everton is certainly worth keeping an eye on in the coming months. The 22-year-old started just two league games for The Toffees after being recalled by the Premier League club from Sunderland in January. Everton will be looking to sign more strikers this summer, which may mean offloading Simms - who has a year left on his contract at Goodison Park. Photo: Gareth Copley
![Gelhardt may have had more success during his loan spell at Sunderland if he was able to play just behind Ross Stewart as a second striker. While Black Cats supporters appreciated the forward’s workrate and commitment, a return to Wearside now looks unlikely following Leeds’ relegation to the Championship.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjg1NWYxMTU3LWQ2MDEtNDdjNy04YzljLWU2NTE2YjRiOTc2MTplZDA5YmQzOS1kMjdmLTRjYjgtODliMS1mZTRlZjcyODUyMzY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. Joe Gelhardt (Leeds)
Gelhardt may have had more success during his loan spell at Sunderland if he was able to play just behind Ross Stewart as a second striker. While Black Cats supporters appreciated the forward’s workrate and commitment, a return to Wearside now looks unlikely following Leeds’ relegation to the Championship. Photo: Frank Reid
![Like Simms, Surridge could fall further down the pecking order at a Premier League club next season. The 24-year-old started just one league game during the 2022/23 campaign despite being a popular figure at the City Ground. He’s a player who has been on Sunderland’s radar before and may be looking for a move to gain more regular game time.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmVhM2QyODdlLWFhOTQtNGNmNi04MDQ3LTJlYzE2Zjg0OWVkMTozZTc5ZWFmNS0zYzRlLTQyZWYtYjA5MC0zMjk1NGM0ZGEwOTQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
11. Sam Surridge (Nottingham Forest)
Like Simms, Surridge could fall further down the pecking order at a Premier League club next season. The 24-year-old started just one league game during the 2022/23 campaign despite being a popular figure at the City Ground. He’s a player who has been on Sunderland’s radar before and may be looking for a move to gain more regular game time. Photo: Alex Livesey