Several Black Cats stars are set to leave the club in the summer – including Bradley Dack and club captain Corry Evans – unless new deals are offered and agreed upon. Sunderland will also welcome several returning loan players back into the fold as well as some new signings.
Here, we take a look at how Sunderland's new-look 34-man squad could look in the summer as things stand based on transfer rumours, returning players and contract exits:
5. Alex Bass
Alex Bass is currently on loan at AFC Wimbledon but is due to return to Sunderland this summer. Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. Joe Anderson
The former Everton defender has spent the season on loan at Shrewsbury Town but is due to return to Sunderland at the end of the season. Photo: Jeremy Ng
7. Trai Hume
Trai Hume has cemented himself as a key player for Sunderland in the Championship and is able to play at right-back and left-back Photo: Stu Forster
8. Niall Huggins
Niall Huggins was flying earlier this season before picking up another unfortunate injury. Hopefully, the former Leeds United man can return to action for Sunderland next campaign. Photo: Frank Reid