The 2023/24 Championship season is nearing its conclusion – with contract decisions to be made ahead of this summer’s transfer window.
Sunderland have managed to agree long-term deals with several of their key players but do have some members of the squad nearing the end of their current deals. The Black Cats’ Championship rivals will also be weighing up contract negotiations as the summer window approaches.
Here are 21 Championship players who are into the final year of their contracts – excluding those where clubs have a one-year extension option:
5. Ben Gibson (Norwich)
Gibson signed permanently for Norwich in 2021 following an initial loan spell at the club. The 31-year-old centre-back said in February that no contract talks had taken place. Photo: Cameron Howard
6. Alex Mowatt (West Brom)
Following a loan spell at Middlesbrough last season, Mowatt, 29, has won his place back at West Brom but is nearing the end of a three-year contract. Photo: Marc Atkins
7. Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester)
Iheanacho, 27, hasn't been a regular starter for Leicester this season, scoring five Championship goals in 20 league appearances. Photo: Jan Kruger
8. Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough)
After joining Middlesbrough from Sunderland in 2018, the 28-year-old is into his sixth season at the Riverside. Boro boss Michael Carrick recently said no discussions have taken place over a new deal. Photo: Michael Steele