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:
9. CAM: Alex Pritchard
His quality in possession and work off the ball have been hugely important for Sunderland so far this season. Photo: Frank Reid
10. ST: Ross Stewart
Has already scored five goals and provided three assists in seven Championship appearances this season. Photo: Frank Reid
11. ST: Ellis Simms
The Everton loanee is forming an effective partnership with Stewart and the pair have been a real handful for opposition defences. Photo: Martin Swinney
12. SUB: Alex Bass -
Brought in from Portsmouth this summer. The 24-year-old will be hoping to push Patterson this season after signing a three-year deal, with a club option of a further year. Photo: Martin Swinney