Has interest from Premier League clubs who are likely to reshuffle their goalkeeping departments this summer, offering a lot of appeal as a homegrown player and one with a huge amount of experience for such a young age. Very much under a long-term contract and so Sunderland are in a strong position, while the player himself is happy at the club. Would take a huge bid and a strong development plan from another club to tempt him away. Verdict: More likely to stay, possible to goplaceholder image
Has interest from Premier League clubs who are likely to reshuffle their goalkeeping departments this summer, offering a lot of appeal as a homegrown player and one with a huge amount of experience for such a young age. Very much under a long-term contract and so Sunderland are in a strong position, while the player himself is happy at the club. Would take a huge bid and a strong development plan from another club to tempt him away. Verdict: More likely to stay, possible to go | Frank Reid

Staying, going or loan: Transfer status of Sunderland's 33-strong squad explained ahead of rebuild - gallery

Phil Smith
By Phil Smith

Sunderland AFC Writer

Published 23rd Apr 2024, 12:30 GMT
Updated 23rd Apr 2024, 13:24 GMT

Sunderland are facing a crucial summer transfer window after a disappointing second half of the campaign

Sunderland’s season is drawing towards a disappointing conclusion and thoughts are turning to what is going to be a crucial summer rebuild.

Interim head coach Mike Dodds has said that recruitment planning is under way behind the scenes at the Academy of Light, with change expected after the appointment of a new boss at the end of the campaign. So what’s likely to happen as it stands, and how could that change over the course of the summer months?

Here we assess the 33 players in Sunderland’s senior squad over the course of this campaign and whether they are likely to stay, go, or head out on loan in the summer transfer window…

Has cemented his place at the heart of defence and is a key figure in terms of the club’s on and off-field leadership in what is a very young squad. Sunderland may look to try and get more competition for places in that part of the pitch but his place in the squad isn’t in question. Should Corry Evans depart then he is in line to become club captain having worn the armband in his injury-enforced absence. Verdict: Staying

9. LUKE O'NIEN

Has cemented his place at the heart of defence and is a key figure in terms of the club’s on and off-field leadership in what is a very young squad. Sunderland may look to try and get more competition for places in that part of the pitch but his place in the squad isn’t in question. Should Corry Evans depart then he is in line to become club captain having worn the armband in his injury-enforced absence. Verdict: Staying | Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

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Is expected to be out until around the new year as he recovers from a major knee injury. Was making good strides before and will be targeting a good second half to the season. Verdict: Staying

10. JENSON SEELT

Is expected to be out until around the new year as he recovers from a major knee injury. Was making good strides before and will be targeting a good second half to the season. Verdict: Staying | Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

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Has made a strong return from injury just weeks after agreeing a new long-term contract at the club. Knows he needs a good pre-season and stay injury free to realise his potential - has been excellent whenever he has been fit since arriving from West Ham. A massive part of Sunderland’s plans for next year. Verdict: Staying

11. AJI ALESE

Has made a strong return from injury just weeks after agreeing a new long-term contract at the club. Knows he needs a good pre-season and stay injury free to realise his potential - has been excellent whenever he has been fit since arriving from West Ham. A massive part of Sunderland’s plans for next year. Verdict: Staying | Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

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Has had an up and down first few months on Wearside, clearly not helped by the general disruption that has engulfed the club since the new year. Has very strong competition for places now and may hope for opportunities to impress over pre-season in what he says is his favoured position in the heart of defence. Verdict: Staying

12. LEO HJELDE

Has had an up and down first few months on Wearside, clearly not helped by the general disruption that has engulfed the club since the new year. Has very strong competition for places now and may hope for opportunities to impress over pre-season in what he says is his favoured position in the heart of defence. Verdict: Staying | Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

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