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!
25. SUB: Eliezer Mayenda
The 19-year-old striker joined Sunderland from French side Sochaux on a five-year deal last year. Mayenda then signed for SPL side Hibernian in January. The forward netted two goals for Sunderland in the Championship against Sheffield Wednesday earlier this season. Photo: Frank Reid
26. SUB: Ahmed Abdullahi
Sunderland have been linked with a move to sign the Gent striker. | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images