Sunderland have just two league games remaining this season – with some members of their squad nearing the end of their contracts.
The Black Cats have managed to agree long-term deals with several players over the last year, but will have to make decisions regarding those nearing the end of their current contracts. Sunderland under-21s boss Graeme Murty has said most decisions have been made and conveyed to players in his group – some of whom have been part of the senior set-up this season.
Sunderland have triggered a one-year option in Harrison Jones’ contract, meaning the attacking midfielder, who has impressed for the under-21s side this season, will remain at the club next season.
Here’s a list of Sunderland’s senior players, including those out on loan, and when their deals are set to expire:
25. Timothee Pembele - Summer of 2028
Following Lynden Gooch’s move to Stoke, Sunderland signed 21-year-old right-back Pembele on a five-year deal from PSG for an undisclosed fee. Photo: FRANK REID
26. Adil Aouchiche - Summer of 2028
Attacking midfielder Aouchiche, 21, also signed a five-year contract at the Stadium of Light as he arrived from Ligue 1 side FC Lorient for an undisclosed fee last year. Photo: Frank Reid
27. Romaine Mundle - Summer of 2028
Sunderland signed Mundle for a seven-figure fee from Belgian side Standard Liege in January. The 21-year-old winger signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at the Stadium of Light. Photo: FRANK REID
28. Eliezer Mayenda - Summer of 2028
The 19-year-old striker joined Sunderland from French side Sochaux on a five-year deal last year. Mayenda then signed for SPL side Hibernian on loan in January but struggled to break into the side. Photo: Frank Reid