Daniel Ballard, Jewison Bennette, Abdoullah Ba, Leon Dajaku, Aji Alese, Jack Clarke, Alex Bass, Amad Diallo, Edouard Michut and Ellis Simms have all signed for the Black Cats since the end of last season.
Still, while many of the new arrivals will be hoping to break into the starting XI, Sunderland have made a promising start to the new campaign, taking 11 points from their opening seven Championship fixtures.
Here’s what we think the team’s strongest starting XI and bench would look like right now.
See if you agree:
1. GK: Anthony Patterson
Sunderland have placed trust in their academy graduate who continues to impress between the sticks. Photo: Martin Swinney
2. CB: Luke O’Nien
With Daniel Ballard expected to be sidelined for the next few months, O’Nien’s versatility is still a big asset. The 27-year-old has performed well on the right of a back three. Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB: Danny Batth
An experienced centre-back who has started every league game in the heart of defence this season. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Dennis Cirkin
Signed as a left-back, the former Tottenham man has looked suited to playing on the left of a back three. Photo: Frank Reid