Sunderland are still searching for a new head coach – while the club are also trying to agree new contracts with some of their key players.
The Black Cats remain hopeful they can agree a new contract with midfielder Dan Neil, after the 22-year-old turned down an opening offer. There has also been Premier League interest in several Sunderland players, including teenager Chris Rigg, who can’t sign a professional deal until after his 17th birthday.
With several players also set to return from loan spells, here’s a list of the 29 players who have at least a year left on their Sunderland contracts and when their deals are set to expire:
9. Jack Clarke - Summer of 2026
Sunderland have turned down offers for Clarke over the last two transfer windows. The 23-year-old joined The Black Cats permanently on a four-year deal from Tottenham in 2022. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Jewison Bennette - Summer of 2026
The 19-year-old winger signed a four-year deal, with a club option of a further year, at Sunderland when he joined the club from Costa Rican side Herediano in 2022. Bennette joined Greek side Aris FC on loan in January but made just two appearances for the club. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Simon Moore - Summer of 2026
Following the end of his contract at Coventry, Moore, 34, signed a two-year contract at Sunderland, with a club option of a further year. Photo: Stu Forster
12. Nathan Bishop - Summer of 2026
Moore's arrival has allowed Bishop to join League One side Wycombe on loan. The goalkeeper has two years left on his Sunderland contract. Photo: Frank Reid