The Black Cats now know that they will be playing in the Championship once more after losing in the play-off semi-finals over two legs to eventual promotion-winners Luton Town.
Since their fate was sealed, transfer rumours have started to swirl with Sunderland linked with several players and have signed Nectar Triantis, Jobe Bellingham and Luis “Hemir” Semedo.
Here, we take a look at EVERY player linked with Sunderland during the summer so far as clubs prepare for the window to open:
Here, we take a look at EVERY player linked with Sunderland during the summer so far as clubs prepare for the window to open:
21. Terry Devlin
Sunderland were linked with young midfielder Terry Devlin before he eventually moved to Portsmouth. Photo: Alex Pantling
22. Odysseas Vlachodimos
Sunderland and recently relegated Leicester City are said interested in Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. Photo: VINCENZO PINTO