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:
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.