And Sunderland have several big decisions to make with a couple of players coming to the final years of their contracts and others struggling to break into Tony Mowbray’s team.
Ahead of the transfer window, The Echo takes a look at the players that could likely leave the Stadium of Light this summer alongside a couple of maybes and the stars that definitely won’t be going anywhere.
5. Joe Gelhardt - nailed on exit
The Leeds United loanee will return to Elland Road at the end of the season. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Edouard Michut - likely to stay
The Black Cats hold a £5million option-to-buy for PSG loanee Edouard Michut and given his recent performances, it is likely Sunderland will pull the trigger on that deal in the summer. Photo: FRANK REID
7. Carl Winchester - nailed on to leave
Carl Winchester is out of contract at the end of the current season and has spent the whole of this campaign on loan with Shrewsbury Town in League One. Photo: FRANK REID PHOTOGRAPHER 2022
8. Jewison Bennette - potential loan exit
The Costa Rican international has chipped in with three goals in all competitions this season but the youngster probably needs to play more consecutive games at some point to aid his development. Photo: Frank Reid