The Black Cats were hugely dependent on Ross Stewart last season, as the striker started every League One fixture and scored 26 goals.
Head coach Alex Neil will therefore want to sign someone who can play alongside the Scottish frontman, or who can lead the line when Stewart is unavailable.
While Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman has said the Black Cats will have a competitive budget this summer, they will also be looking at the loan and free agent markets.
Here are nine forwards Sunderland could look at:
While Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman has said the Black Cats will have a competitive budget this summer, they will also be looking at the loan and free agent markets.