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:
17. SUB: Patrick Roberts
After signing a two-year deal at Sunderland in the summer, the 25-year-old will be hoping to break back into Sunderland’s starting XI. Photo: Martin Swinney
18. SUB: Amad Diallo
Manchester United paid a reported £19million to sign the youngster in 2021. Now 20, the forward will be hoping to become a regular starter in the Championship. Photo: Emilio Andreoli