The Black Cats kicked-off their season with a 1-1 draw at home to Coventry City on Sunday afternoon after Jack Clarke saw his early effort cancelled-out by a late Viktor Gyokeres strike.
Supporters have been encouraged by their start to life back in the second-tier and after a relatively busy summer, will be hoping that one or two more additions can come through the door on Wearside before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Daniel Ballard, Aji Alese and Alex Bass have all joined on permanent deals, Clarke and Leon Dajaku have made their loan spells into permanent stays whilst Ellis Simms has joined from Everton on-loan – but Neil wants to see even more additions this window.
Here, we take a look at every deal the club has been linked with concluding this summer and where they currently stand:
Daniel Ballard, Aji Alese and Alex Bass have all joined on permanent deals, Clarke and Leon Dajaku have made their loan spells into permanent stays whilst Ellis Simms has joined from Everton on-loan – but Neil wants to see even more additions this window.
5. Nathan Broadhead
Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman has stated the Wearsiders will open talks with Everton to see if a deal can be struck to bring the Welshman back to the Stadium of Light next season. The striker is reportedly set for fresh contract talks with the Toffees however. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
6. Josh Murphy
The former Cardiff City man had been linked with a reunion on Wearside with Alex Neil, however, he has now joined Oxford United following his release from the Bluebirds. Photo: Alex Burstow
7. Daniel Ballard
Sunderland signed Daniel Ballard from Arsenal after he impressed out on loan at Millwall last season. Photo: FABRICE COFFRINI
8. Dion Sanderson
Sunderland were said to be interested in bringing former defender Dion Sanderson back to the Stadium of Light after the defender spent last season at Birmingham City and then QPR. However, Sanderson has now re-joined Birmingham City. Photo: Alex Davidson