Sunderland are hoping to mount another push for promotion in the Championship this season - and could come up against some of their former players.
The Black Cats finished sixth in the second tier last season, before losing against Luton Town in the play-offs.
Here are 18 former Sunderland players at Championship clubs who could line up against Tony Mowbray’s side this term.
Here are 18 former Sunderland players at Championship clubs who could line up against Tony Mowbray’s side this term.
5. Jake Clarke-Salter (QPR)
Following several loan spells during his time at Chelsea, including one at Sunderland, Clarke-Salter joined QPR on a permanent transfer last summer. The 25-year-old made just 16 Championship appearances last term, though, due to multiple injury setbacks. Photo: Dan Mullan
6. Nathan Broadhead (Ipswich)
Sunderland were interested in re-signing the forward last summer, before he opted to join Wigan on loan. Broadhead then signed permanently for Ipswich in January and helped The Tractor Boys win promotion from League One, scoring eight goals and providing six assists in 19 league appearances. Photo: Ashley Allen
7. Sam Greenwood (Leeds)
A former Sunderland academy player who made 18 Premier League appearances for Leeds last season. The 21-year-old is likely to receive more game time following The Whites’ relegation to the Championship. Photo: George Wood
8. Joe Gelhardt (Leeds)
With four years left on his contract at Elland Road, Gelhardt, 21, is also likely to be part of Leeds’ plans in the Championship following last season’s loan spell at Sunderland. Photo: Frank Reid