Your new-look Sunderland starting XI and squad if the transfer gossip is true

Here, we take a fun look at how Sunderland’s squad could look if the transfer gossip turns out to be true during the summer...

Sunderland finished the season in 16th position with the club’s recruitment team aiming to add to the squad this summer.

And with the club moving in on Regis Le Bris as the new head coach, we take a closer look at what his summer squad could look like. Sunderland have finally confirmed one new signing, former Coventry City and Sheffield United goalkeeper Simon Moore has signed a two-year deal to join the Black Cats, with the club holding the option a further year.

For fun and following recent speculation, we’ve put together a possible Sunderland starting XI and bench if the rumours turn out to be true – including several potential new signings!

9. LW: Wilson Isidor

Sunderland have completed the loan addition of Wilson Isidor. The Zenit St Petersburg forward has joined until the end of the current campaign, with the Black Cats holding the option to make the transfer permanent next summer. | APA/AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty