Sunderland’s search for a new head coach continues, with supporters facing an increasingly long wait to discover who’ll be tasked with bringing the team back into the top half of the table and beyond next season.
But planning for that campaign is already well under way, with the club’s way of operating meaning that the recruitment wheels are already starting to turn. Already, they’ve been linked with a significant number of big deals, both incomings and outgoings. So what’s the latest and how likely is it that any of them will actually happen? Here, we take you through..
21. KIEFFER MOORE - IN (BOURNEMOUTH)
Not clear if Ipswich will bid to bring Moore back after his successful loan there ended in promotion to the Premier League. Sunderland were firmly in that race at the start of the winter window but eventually dropped out as the costs spiralled. Moore went on to be a very effective player at Portman Road and showed much of what Sunderland were missing in terms of both goals and a focal point. How likely? All those financial hurdles from January will likely still be in place, and so would have to start as an outside bet. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
22. DAJAUNE BROWN - IN (DERBY COUNTY)
Has interest from a number of clubs after a brilliant loan spell at Gateshead. Would be one for the future if Sunderland were to move, rather than an immediate first-team recruit. How likely? After a successful loan, would be a surprise if Derby did not to take a close look at him in pre-season before making a decision on his future. | Nigel French/PA Wire Photo: PA