The Black Cats will be looking to make new additions ahead of next season, while some players are set to leave the club before the start of the next campaign.
We’ve taken a closer look at every Sunderland player’s situation – including the players who are out on loan - and what to expect this summer.
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Carl Winchester playing for Sunderland. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid
. Anthony Patterson
After signing a long-term deal at Sunderland until 2026, the 22-year-old keeper has reportedly attracted interest from Premier League clubs. The academy graduate is likely to receive more opportunities on Wearside, though, and will hope to reach the Premier League with the Black Cats before his current deal expires. Photo: Martin Swinney
. Alex Bass
Despite signing a three-year deal at Sunderland in the summer, Bass is still yet to start a league game for the Black Cats. The 24-year-old may be allowed to leave if he wants to pursue more first-team opportunities. Photo: Martin Swinney
. Jacob Carney
Now 21, the keeper has been around the first-team set-up at Sunderland and impressed for the club’s under-21s side. He probably needs to leave this summer, whether on loan or permanently, to gain more first-team experience. Photo: Frank Reid
. Trai Hume
While a loan move may have been considered at the start of the season, Hume is now an important member of Sunderland’s first-team squad. The 21-year-old has made 20 Championship appearances this season and will hope to establish himself as the Black Cats’ first-choice right-back next term. Photo: Frank Reid
. Lynden Gooch
After turning down other offers and signing a new two-year deal at Sunderland last summer, Gooch, 27, is likely to stay at the Stadium of Light for next season. He now has strong competition from Hume for the right-back position, though. Photo: Frank Reid
. Niall Huggins
Huggins will still have two years left on his contract at Sunderland this summer, as the full-back continues to recover from a long-term injury setback. The Black Cats have been trying to manage his comeback and a loan move may be an option next season. Photo: FRANK REID
. Daniel Ballard
Sunderland see Ballard as a key player following his summer move from Arsenal on a three-year contract, with a club option of a further year. The 23-year-old has impressed since returning from a foot injury in December so the Black Cats will hope they can hang on to him. Photo: Frank Reid
. Danny Batth
Batth has repeatedly said he’s enjoying life at Sunderland, while a one-year contract extension has been triggered for next season. The 32-year-old has captained the side in recent weeks and has been a key player this campaign. Photo: Frank Reid
. Joe Anderson
Since joining Sunderland from Everton in January, the 22-year-old has played more games for the Black Cats’ under-21s side. Sunderland will see Anderson as a long-term signing after offering him on a three-and-a-half-year deal, with a club option of a further year, and may sanction a loan move in the summer to aid his development. Photo: Jeremy Ng
. Bailey Wright
Despite signing a new two-year deal at Sunderland in the summer, Wright joined Rotherham on loan in January due to his lack of game time. A permanent move away now seems likely this summer due to the Black Cats’ other defensive options. Photo: Frank Reid
. Aji Alese
A thigh injury means the defender won’t play again this season, after making 20 Championship appearances. Sunderland will hope he’s back for pre-season and is able to kick on following an impressive start to his Black Cats career. Photo: Frank Reid
. Dennis Cirkin
Cirkin will enter the final year of his contract this summer, with Sunderland keen to offer him a longer deal. The 20-year-old reportedly has a buy-back clause in his deal following his move from Tottenham in 2021, though it’s not thought Spurs are considering that option. Photo: Frank Reid
. Luke O’Nien
O’Nien is now into his fifth season at Sunderland and will have a year left on his contract this summer. The 28-year-old remains an important player in the first team and is settled at the club. Photo: Frank Reid
1. Anthony Patterson
After signing a long-term deal at Sunderland until 2026, the 22-year-old keeper has reportedly attracted interest from Premier League clubs. The academy graduate is likely to receive more opportunities on Wearside, though, and will hope to reach the Premier League with the Black Cats before his current deal expires. Photo: Martin Swinney
2. Alex Bass
Despite signing a three-year deal at Sunderland in the summer, Bass is still yet to start a league game for the Black Cats. The 24-year-old may be allowed to leave if he wants to pursue more first-team opportunities. Photo: Martin Swinney
3. Jacob Carney
Now 21, the keeper has been around the first-team set-up at Sunderland and impressed for the club’s under-21s side. He probably needs to leave this summer, whether on loan or permanently, to gain more first-team experience. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Trai Hume
While a loan move may have been considered at the start of the season, Hume is now an important member of Sunderland’s first-team squad. The 21-year-old has made 20 Championship appearances this season and will hope to establish himself as the Black Cats’ first-choice right-back next term. Photo: Frank Reid