Sunderland have seen several players leave the club over the last two transfer windows – but how have they fared since?
The Black Cats have predominantly signed younger players who have potential to improve in recent years, which has meant selling some more experienced members of the squad. Here are the 17 players who have left Sunderland over the last year, on loan and permanently, and how they are getting on:
13. Alex Pritchard (Birmingham)
After leaving Sunderland in January, Pritchard made just nine Championship appearances for Birmingham due to injury setbacks, before the club were relegated from the second tier. The 31-year-old has two years left on his contract at St Andrew's. Photo: Alex Livesey
14. Jewison Bennette (Aris FC, on loan)
Bennette is set to rejoin Sunderland’s first-team squad in pre-season, following a frustrating loan spell at Greek club Aris FC. The 19-year-old made just two appearances after leaving Wearside in January and picked up a muscle injury. Photo: Clive Mason
15. Nectarios Triantis (Hibernian, on loan)
After joining the club in January, Triantis endured a challenging start at SPL side Hibernian. The 21-year-old has impressed in recent weeks, though, operating as a holding midfielder. Photo: Frank Reid
16. Eliezer Mayenda (Hibernian, on loan)
The 19-year-old forward has struggled for game time since his move to Hibernian, making just two league appearances for the Scottish club. Photo: Frank Reid