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:
13. SUB: Bailey Wright -
Following an excellent end to last season, the Australian centre-back has dropped out of the starting XI but remains an influential member of the group. Photo: Frank Reid
14. SUB: Aji Alese
If Sunderland continue to play with a back three, it would be preferable to have a natural left-sided option. Alese has also played on the left of a back four. Photo: Frank Reid
15. SUB: Elliot Embleton
A player who made some key contributions last season and can play in multiple positions. Photo: Frank Reid
16. SUB: Edouard Michut
An exciting teenage prospect who has come through the ranks at PSG and played six times for their first team. Photo: Getty Images