Ross Stewart has a lot of transfer interest after a stellar campaignRoss Stewart has a lot of transfer interest after a stellar campaign
Ross Stewart has a lot of transfer interest after a stellar campaign

All of the key Sunderland AFC transfer links rated ahead of their Championship return

Sunderland fans are eagerly waiting to see who the club might recruit this summer as they prepare for their long-awaited return to the Championship.

They’re also equally eager to see if the club can stand firm in the face of what is sure to be significant interest in some of their key assets, with striker Ross Stewart’s future quickly emerging as one of the summer’s main storylines.

It will be a busy summer, too, with loanees returning to their parent clubs and leaving a number of gaps that will need to be filled well.

The Black Cats are yet to make a signing for their senior squad, with players returning for pre-season training next Wednesday.

So who has been linked with making a switch to or from Wearside, what does it tell us about the club’s plans and just how likely are they to happen?

We run you through all the key links and assess them here..

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