In the meantime, test your knowledge of the Black Cats' signings from the last decade - some well known, some less so - and see if you can figure out the face from the clue. Keep a note of your answers, they're revealed at the end.
9. I joined on a loan deal in the 2017/18 season, scoring 12 goals.
a). Kazenga LuaLua. b). Jermaine Defoe c). Ovie Ejaria. d). Lewis Grabban. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) Photo: Mark Runnacles
10. I have two caps for the Netherlands, and joined on loan for 2018/19
a). Glenn Loovens. b). Allim Ozturk. c). Bryan Oviedo. d). Jason Denayer. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker
11. This season, the Black Cats signed me on a free transfer.
a). Joel Lynch. b). Kyle Lafferty. c). Conor Mclaughlin. d). Mark McNulty. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson
12. This season, I left Sunderland for another League One side.
a). Donald Love. b). George Honeyman. c). Reece James. d). Dylan McGeouch. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) Photo: Jordan Mansfield