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:
13. Luke Ayling (Leeds)
The 32-year-old full-back joined Middlesbrough on loan in January and is set to officially leave Leeds at the end of this season following seven-and-a-half-years at the club. Photo: George Wood
14. Alan Browne (Preston)
Preston’s midfield captain, 28, has been offered a new deal at Deepdale, while the club turned down an approach from Serie A club Salernitana in January. Photo: Clive Brunskill
15. Dimitris Giannoulis (Norwich)
Norwich’s left-back, who has made 32 Championship appearances this season, said in the summer no conversations have taken place over a new deal but that he’d welcome the chance to discuss his future at Carrow Road. Photo: Cameron Howard
16. Chris Willock (QPR)
A one-year option was activated for Willock, 26, to stay at QPR over the summer. After struggling with injuries at the start of the season, the playmaker has been an important player under head coach Marti Cifuentes. Photo: Getty Images