The Black Cats lost their opening two games 2-1 in the Championship against Ipswich Town at the Stadium of Light and Preston North End at Deepdale.
Tony Mowbray’s men also crashed out of the Carabao Cup in the first round after being beaten by Crewe Alexandra at home on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Wearside.
However, Tony Mowbray’s men bounced back against Rotherham United at the Stadium of Light with Jobe’s brace handing the Wearsiders a first win of the campaign.
After Sunderland’s stuttering start to the season, though, eyes have understandably towards transfers with sporting director Kristjaan Speakman and head of recruitment Stuart Harvey eyeing deals.
Here, we take a look at 21 deals Kristkaan Speakman could conclude and how likely they are to happen this summer:
13. Lynden Gooch
There are question marks of Lynden Gooch's future with the American entering the last year of his deal. However, an exit this window feels unlikely but not impossible this summer. Photo: FRANK REID
14. Bobby Bjork
The former Blackpool youth team player has featured as a trialist for Sunderland's under-21 side this summer and is understood to be under consideration by the club with all parties weighing up their options. A tough one to call. Photo: Clive Brunskill
15. Ross Stewart
Talks between Ross Stewart and Sunderland appear to have reached an impasse with the striker still out injured. With the Scot entering the final 12 months of his deal, it is expected that the two parties will at least come to the negotiation table once again but a new deal does feel unlikely at present. However, given his current injury issue, Stewart is also unlikely to leave Sunderland this summer. Photo: Stu Forster
16. Nazariy Rusyn
Sunderland have reportedly made bids for Nazariy Rusyn during the summer transfer window with the player even following the club on Instagram. However, it seems to have gone slightly quiet regarding the attacker's future with Sunderland in need of numbers up front. Photo: Michael Regan