The Black Cats need reinforcements in several positions following seven first-team players departing this summer.
Jordan Jones has gone back to Rangers whilst the club didn’t offer new deals to Max Power, Remi Matthews, Josh Scowen, Chris Maguire, Grant Leadbitter and Dylan McFadzean.
That leaves Sunderland with work to do.
But which youth players could the Wearsiders target from the Premier League 2? Here, we take a look:
9. Omar Rekik
The 19-year-old Arsenal youth team defender is lacking first-team football on his CV and Sunderland could provide an opportunity for the Dutchman to gain experience. Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
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