But which players have been a hit on Wearside and which players have flopped whilst out on loan at the Stadium of Light over the years?
Here, we take a look at SEVEN of Sunderland's BEST loan signings and SIX flops following the Black Cats’ 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.
1. FLOP: Sotirios Kyrgiakos
Started in defence against Everton in the FA Cup quarter-final replay at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland lost the game. Photo: Stu Forster
2. FLOP: Jake Vokins
Injuries meant Jake Vokins hardly played for Sunderland rendering his signing pretty pointless. Photo: Naomi Baker
3. Jonny Evans
An inspired signing by Roy Keane, Jonny Evans enjoyed two spells at the Stadium of Light and helped the club to a memorable promotion. Photo: Clive Rose
4. FLOP: Brendan Galloway
Part of the Sunderland squad for arguably Sunderland's worst-ever season as the Wearsiders dropped from the Championship to League One under Chris Coleman. Photo: Mark Runnacles