The Black Cats have already built a young squad in recent transfer windows, with 26 senior players under contract for the 2023/24 season.
Carl Winchester, who remains on loan at Shrewsbury, is the only first-team player whose deal is set to expire in the coming months, yet there are still areas of Sunderland’s squad which need strengthening.
The club will explore multiple deals to try and bolster their options and may be able to find a bargain in the free agent market.
Here are a few Championship players who are nearing the end of their contracts and may become available at the end of this season:
9. Jay Dasilva (Bristol City)
After starting nine consecutive league games for Bristol City, the 25-year-old has been named on the bench for the side’s last two fixtures. Robins boss Nigel Pearson said in March the full-back’s future was still undecided, while Dasilva, who came through the academy at Chelsea, can play as a left or right-back. Photo: Catherine Ivill