Sunderland are currently preparing for their third season back in the Championship and fans are expecting to see huge improvements next term as new boss Regis Le Bris settles into life in the North East.
The Frenchman will be looking to bolster the Black Cats squad ahead of the team’s opening game of the season and will hope to assemble a group that is capable of earning a place back into the top-flight after suffering relegation in 2017.
Sunderland will have money to invest in the team this summer, but could also gain some vital experience through the free agent market - with some potential out-of-contact gems becoming available from the Premier League this summer. With that in mind we take a look at 10 potential free agent options that Sunderland could target.
9. Brandon Williams - Manchester United
Brandon Williams is a free agent after spending the last two seasons on loan at Championship level with East Anglia rivals Norwich City and Ipswich Town. | Getty Images
10. Stuart Armstrong - Southampton
The 51-time Scottish international left Southampton on a free after a successful six-year stint with the Saints which ended in promotion. | Getty Images