Sunderland are still trying to improve their squad in the final days of the transfer window – while several players have been linked with a move to Wearside.
The Black Cats have made seven new signings since the end of the 2022/23 campaign, bringing in Jobe Bellingham, Jenson Seelt, Hemir, Nectarios Triantis, Bradley Dack, Nathan Bishop and Eliezer Mayenda.
Still, the squad appears light of options up front and in central midfield following injury setbacks to senior players.
We look at the players who have been linked with Sunderland so far this summer and what has happened to them since.
Still, the squad appears light of options up front and in central midfield following injury setbacks to senior players.