Sunderland have just two league games remaining this season – while the club’s recruitment team will already be looking ahead to the summer transfer window.
The Black Cats were tracking several players during the January transfer window and are bound to be linked with more names in the coming months. For fun, following recent speculation, we’ve put together a possible Sunderland starting XI and bench if the rumours turn out to be true:
17. Potential squad player: Dennis Cirkin
The left-back has suffered bad luck with injuries again this season but is expected to return in time for the 2024-25 campaign. Photo: Frank Reid
18. Potential squad player: Paik Seung-Ho
Sunderland are plotting a new move for Birmingham City star Paik Seung-ho this summer, according to Football Insider. The 27-year-old moved to St Andrew’s in January on a two-and-a-half-year deal after three years at K-League side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Photo: Harriet Lander
19. Potential squad player: Pierre Ekwah
Ekwah has produced some excellent performances in a Black Cats shirt but has dropped out of the side in recent weeks after a dip in form. Despite reported interest from Premier League clubs, the 22-year-old has said Sunderland is the perfect place for his development. Photo: Frank Reid
20. Potential squad player: Dajune Brown
Sunderland are reportedly in Dajune Brown, who currently is on loan at Gateshead from Derby County. It is thought the forward would be more of a developmental signing. Photo: Pete Norton