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:
17. Aji Alese
The former West Ham defender has missed large chunks of the season through injury but is now working his way back to full fitness. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
18. Jobe Bellingham
The former Birmingham CIty man signed a long-term deal at Sunderland during last summer's transfer window. Photo: George Wood
19. Elliot Embleton
Elliot Embleton is currently working his way back from injury and should hopefully be back to full fitness for the start of next season Photo: Lewis Storey
20. Patrick Roberts
Patrick Roberts recently signed a new deal with Sunderland which runs until 2026. Photo: Ed Sykes