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:
21. Nazariy Rusyn - Summer of 2027
Sunderland had been tracking the Ukrainian striker for some time, before reaching an agreement with Zorya Luhansk to sign the 25-year-old last year. Rusyn agreed a four-year contract at the Stadium of Light, with a club option of a further year. Photo: Frank Reid
22. Luis Hemir - Summer of 2028
The Portuguese striker, 20, signed a five-year contract on Wearside when he arrived from Portuguese club Benfica in 2023. Photo: Frank Reid
23. Leo Hjelde - Summer of 2028
Hjelde, 20, signed a four-and-a-half-year deal when he joined Sunderland from Leeds United in January. Photo: Frank Reid
24. Jenson Seelt - Summer of 2028
Seelt signed a five-year contract at Sunderland when he joined the club from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven for an undisclosed fee last year. The 21-year-old defender is unlikely to play again this year after suffering a serious knee injury. Photo: SAFC