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 have fared since:
9. Alex Bass (AFC Wimbledon, on loan)
Bass impressed on loan for League Two side AFC Wimbledon, starting 44 league games during the 2023/24 season. The 26-year-old still has a year left on his Sunderland contract, yet first-team opportunities on Wearside seem unlikely if Anthony Patterson stays at the club. Photo: Jess Hornby
10. Joe Gelhardt (Leeds)
Following his loan spell at Sunderland last season, Gelhardt hasn’t been able to break into Leeds’ starting XI. The 22-year-old forward has made just 10 Championship appearances, including only two starts. Photo: Jess Hornby
11. Joe Anderson (Shrewsbury, on loan)
The 23-year-old defender made 24 appearances for Shrewsbury during a loan spell in League One. Anderson still has two years left on his Sunderland contract but is someway down the pecking order when it comes to the Black Cats' centre-back options. Photo: Jeremy Ng
12. Amad (Manchester United)
After suffering a knee injury during pre-season, Amad returned to action in December. The 21-year-old had to wait for his opportunity at Old Trafford but has impressed in recent months, scoring an extra-time winner against Liverpool in the FA Cup. He has also started United's last three Premier League games. Photo: Ash Donelon