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:
13. Chris Rigg - Summer of 2027
After turning 17 in June, Rigg was able to sign his first professional contract with Sunderland. There has been interest in the teenager from several top-flight clubs, yet the chance to play first-team football was a big factor in him deciding to stay on Wearside. Photo: Frank Reid
14. Alan Browne - Summer of 2027
Experienced midfielder Browne turned down a new deal at Preston to join Sunderland. The 29-year-old has signed a three-year contract at the Stadium of Light. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
15. Aji Alese - Summer of 2027
The 23-year-old defender missed large parts of the 2023/24 campaign due to injury but recently signed a contract extension with the club. Photo: Frank Reid
16. Trai Hume - Summer of 2027
After a breakthrough 2022/23 season, Hume, 22, signed a contract extension at Sunderland in June last year, with his deal now running until the summer of 2027. Photo: Frank Reid