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 had a very frustrating campaign due to injury after signing a new, long-term deal last summer. Both he and Alese have been huge misses over the course of the campaign and the club will be desperate to keep them fit next year. Has the potential to be a pillar in the starting XI and will himself be determined to kick on. Verdict: Staying

13. DENNIS CIRKIN

Has had a very frustrating campaign due to injury after signing a new, long-term deal last summer. Both he and Alese have been huge misses over the course of the campaign and the club will be desperate to keep them fit next year. Has the potential to be a pillar in the starting XI and will himself be determined to kick on. Verdict: Staying | Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

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Has another year on his contract as he recovers from a major knee injury, one so severe that he is not expected to feature again in 2024. Verdict: Staying

14. NIALL HUGGINS

Has another year on his contract as he recovers from a major knee injury, one so severe that he is not expected to feature again in 2024. Verdict: Staying | Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

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Made a successful return to the side against Millwall and looked sharp enough after so long out. No doubt what he can offer both on and off the pitch but seems unlikely he’ll stay after being able to feature so little this season. Will leave a big hole in the squad and will need to be replaced, if so. Verdict: Most likely going

15. CORRY EVANS

Made a successful return to the side against Millwall and looked sharp enough after so long out. No doubt what he can offer both on and off the pitch but seems unlikely he’ll stay after being able to feature so little this season. Will leave a big hole in the squad and will need to be replaced, if so. Verdict: Most likely going | Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

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Started the season very, very well but hasn’t been able to recapture his best form since his leg injury even if he has played regularly. Had interest and some significant bids towards the end of last summer, but looks like he needs a break and a chance to reset in a bid to recapture his best form next season. Sunderland also need to reflect on his best role, as a deeper position really hasn’t worked when used during this campaign. Verdict: Staying

16. PIERRE EKWAH

Started the season very, very well but hasn’t been able to recapture his best form since his leg injury even if he has played regularly. Had interest and some significant bids towards the end of last summer, but looks like he needs a break and a chance to reset in a bid to recapture his best form next season. Sunderland also need to reflect on his best role, as a deeper position really hasn’t worked when used during this campaign. Verdict: Staying | Ian Horrocks Photo: Photo: Ian Horrocks

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