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..
25. MUSA DRAMMEH
Sunderland were one of a host of Championship clubs linked with a move as the striker's contract with Sevilla B wound down. Not seen as a target this summer and has signed a long-term deal to join Hearts of Midlothian in the Scottish Premiership. | Getty Photo: Getty
26. WILL LANKSHEAR
Spurs youngster Scored a brace in the U21s final against Sunderland at the end of last season, and looks set to head out on loan to the Championship next season after netting 23 times across the campaign. The Black Cats are one of the clubs who could be interested if that's the case, with Middlesbrough also linked. | Getty Images Photo: Getty
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27. DANIEL JEBBISON
Jebbison was once a major loan target for Sunderland, even watching a friendly at the Stadium of Light ahead of the League One promotion-winning season. Was linked with the Black Cats again earlier this year and has since departed Sheffield United as a free agent. Would tick a lot of boxes but competition will be significant if Sunderland do move, and the Blades will be owed significant compensation. | Getty Images