The Black Cats now appear a little light of options at the back following the departures of left-back Denver Hume, as well as centre-backs Frederik Alves and Tom Flanagan.
Sunderland do have players returning from long-term injuries, including Luke O’Nien and Niall Huggins, yet it’s unclear when they will be available.
Another option in the short term is to explore the free agent market.
We have taken a closer look at what the Black Cats could do:
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Another option in the short term is to explore the free agent market.
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